Standard and Custom
Benchmarking Registration
IPA Performance Benchmarking provides invaluable insight into your agency’s competitiveness. To join in the 2014/15 programme complete and return the registration form on page 5.
IPA Performance Benchmarking gives you a substantial independent analysis of your agency’s performance with new investors. With performance benchmarking starting at just GBP 1,120 (EUR 1.305 USD 1,705) + VAT, any agency can afford to take part.
Custom benchmarking lets you you choose which sectors/business areas, regional teams and websites you want to benchmark.
Select when you want to be benchmarked: 2014-2015. Custom benchmarking includes a half day workshop for your entire team.
You will receive full results for each benchmarked area, delivered in interim and final confidential reports.
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STANDARD BENCHMARKING is just GBP 1,120 (EUR 1.305, USD 1,705) + VAT, billed in sterling.
CUSTOM BENCHMARKING is the most cost effective way to benchmark your agency.
- One investor profile plus reports and half day in-house Benchmarking Workshop: GBP 4,900 (EUR 5.715, USD 7,455)+ VAT, billed in sterling.
- Additional sector profiles and additional office assessments are evaluated at GBP 1,400 (EUR 1.630 USD 2,130) + VAT, billed in sterling.
For more information on IPA Performance Benchmarking visit
- IPA Performance Benchmarking FAQ
- More information on IPA Performance Benchmarking methodology
- Comments and opinion of investment promotion agencies on their use of IPA Performance Benchmarking
For information requests please contact Olga Sidoruk, Client Services at r by telephone +44 20 7795 8131.
Please complete and return.
Agency/ Organisation
Title / ...... MrMrsMsDr / Name / Surname
Function / Tel
IPA Website
Proceed to specify your benchmark needs.
Standard Benchmark:I wish to receive a single Standard benchmarking assessment 1 benchmark assessment costs GBP 1,120 (EUR 1.305, USD 1,705) + VAT, billed in sterling.
Custom Benchmark:I wish to customise the 2014 Programme to our requirements, according to the details attached (please complete form below) 1 benchmark assessment plus workshop cost GBP 4,900 (EUR 5.715, USD 7,455) Additional assessments each GBP 1,400 (EUR 1,630, USD 2,130) + VAT, billed in sterling.
I accept the Terms and Conditions of participation (please check this box) (See page 9)
NOTE: If you want a specific sector enquiry, or more than one evaluation,
complete the Custom Benchmarking option, or contact us.
Authorization. / I confirm that I am a senior operational manager/director of the agency, with authority to order the IPA Performance Benchmarking service.
Agency/ Organisation
Title / ...... MrMrsMsDr / Name / Surname
Function / Tel
Order Ref.
Signature
Note: Please provide authorised signature. Alternatively a valid purchase order number shouldbe provided
CUSTOM BENCHMARKING ONLYSelect your preferences for Custom Benchmarking
Custom Benchmark Option 1. Enter Customisation Requirements - or contact us to discuss1a. Business sector/business area
Select from electronic dropdown, or from list 1a (see end of form), or enter your required sector in section 5. below. / ..Click and selecta1 Other - Please Specify Your Needa2 Agribusinessa3 Automotivea4 Aviation/Aerospacea5 Biotechnologya6 Business to Business Servicesa7 Business to Consumer Servicesa8 Chemicals and Plasticsa9 Creative Industriesa10 Energy - Alternativea11 Energy - Extractivea12 e-Businessa13 Electronicsa14 Environmental Technologya15 Financial Servicesa16 Food and Drinka17 Garment/Textilesa18 High Tech Engineeringa19 Logisticsa20 IT Softwarea21 IT Telecomsa22 Pharmaceuticalsa23 Tourism – Infrastructurea24 Tourism - Services
1b. Business activity
Select from electronic dropdown, or from list 1b (see end of form), or enter your required business activity type in section 5. below. / ..Click and selectb1 Other - Please Specify Your Needb2 Assemblyb3 Back Officeb4 Business Process Outsourcing/BPOb5 Call Centreb6 Customer Service Centreb7 Design and Developmentb8 Joint Ventureb9 Logistics and Distributionb10 Manufacturingb11 Mid Office (Financial Services)b12 Research and Developmentb13 Regional Headquartersb14 Representative Officeb15 Research Contractb16 Sales and Marketing Officeb17 Shared Service Centre/SSCb18 Supplier Opportunityb19 Expansion/Aftercare
For 1a. and 1b. select whether you want a site selection consultant enquiry or a company enquiry / ..Click and selectSite selection consultant (default)Company enquiryNo preference
2. Give the name of the office or project team that should be contacted with the enquiry
3. Which website or minisite should be investigated?
4. Any specific time that the benchmarking should be undertaken: 2014/2015? / ..Click and selectNo preference / Month ..Click and selectNo preferenceSept - Nov '14Jan - Mar '15
5. Any other customisation needed – please specify
Custom Benchmark Option 2. Enter Customisation Requirements - or contact us to discuss
1a. Business sector/business area
Select from electronic dropdown, or from list 1a (see end of form), or enter your required sector in section 5. below. / ..Click and selecta1 Other - Please Specify Your Needa2 Agribusinessa3 Automotivea4 Aviation/Aerospacea5 Biotechnologya6 Business to Business Servicesa7 Business to Consumer Servicesa8 Chemicals and Plasticsa9 Creative Industriesa10 Energy - Alternativea11 Energy - Extractivea12 e-Businessa13 Electronicsa14 Environmental Technologya15 Financial Servicesa16 Food and Drinka17 Garment/Textilesa18 High Tech Engineeringa19 Logisticsa20 IT Softwarea21 IT Telecomsa22 Pharmaceuticalsa23 Tourism – Infrastructurea24 Tourism - Services
1b. Business activity
Select from electronic dropdown, or from list 1b (see end of form), or enter your required business activity type in section 5. below. / ..Click and selectb1 Other - Please Specify Your Needb2 Assemblyb3 Back Officeb4 Business Process Outsourcing/BPOb5 Call Centreb6 Customer Service Centreb7 Design and Developmentb8 Joint Ventureb9 Logistics and Distributionb10 Manufacturingb11 Mid Office (Financial Services)b12 Research and Developmentb13 Regional Headquartersb14 Representative Officeb15 Research Contractb16 Sales and Marketing Officeb17 Shared Service Centre/SSCb18 Supplier Opportunityb19 Expansion/Aftercare
For 1a. and 1b. select whether you want a site selection consultant enquiry or a company enquiry / ..Click and selectSite selection consultant (default)Company enquiryNo preference
2. Give the name of the office or project team that should be contacted with the enquiry
3. Which website or minisite should be investigated?
4. Any specific time that the benchmarking should be undertaken: 2014/2015? / ..Click and selectNo preference / Month ..Click and selectNo preferenceSep - Nov '14Jan - Mar '15
5. Any other customisation needed – please specify
CUSTOM BENCHMARKING ONLY
Select your preferences for Custom Benchmarking
1a. Business sector/business area
Select from electronic dropdown, or from list 1a (see end of form), or enter your required sector in section 5. below. / ..Click and selecta1 Other - Please Specify Your Needa2 Agribusinessa3 Automotivea4 Aviation/Aerospacea5 Biotechnologya6 Business to Business Servicesa7 Business to Consumer Servicesa8 Chemicals and Plasticsa9 Creative Industriesa10 Energy - Alternativea11 Energy - Extractivea12 e-Businessa13 Electronicsa14 Environmental Technologya15 Financial Servicesa16 Food and Drinka17 Garment/Textilesa18 High Tech Engineeringa19 Logisticsa20 IT Softwarea21 IT Telecomsa22 Pharmaceuticalsa23 Tourism – Infrastructurea24 Tourism - Services
1b. Business activity
Select from electronic dropdown, or from list 1b (see end of form), or enter your required business activity type in section 5. below. / ..Click and selectb1 Other - Please Specify Your Needb2 Assemblyb3 Back Officeb4 Business Process Outsourcing/BPOb5 Call Centreb6 Customer Service Centreb7 Design and Developmentb8 Joint Ventureb9 Logistics and Distributionb10 Manufacturingb11 Mid Office (Financial Services)b12 Research and Developmentb13 Regional Headquartersb14 Representative Officeb15 Research Contractb16 Sales and Marketing Officeb17 Shared Service Centre/SSCb18 Supplier Opportunityb19 Expansion/Aftercare
For 1a. and 1b. select whether you want a site selection consultant enquiry or a company enquiry / ..Click and selectSite selection consultant (default)Company enquiryNo preference
2. Give the name of the office or project team that should be contacted with the enquiry
3. Which website or minisite should be investigated?
4. Any specific time that the benchmarking should be undertaken: 2014/2015? / ..Click and selectNo preference / Month ..Click and selectNo preferenceSep - Nov '14Jan - Mar '15
5. Any other customisation needed – please specify
Custom Benchmark Option 4. Enter Customisation Requirements - or contact us to discuss
1a. Business sector/business area
Select from electronic dropdown, or from list 1a (see end of form), or enter your required sector in section 5. below. / ..Click and selecta1 Other - Please Specify Your Needa2 Agribusinessa3 Automotivea4 Aviation/Aerospacea5 Biotechnologya6 Business to Business Servicesa7 Business to Consumer Servicesa8 Chemicals and Plasticsa9 Creative Industriesa10 Energy - Alternativea11 Energy - Extractivea12 e-Businessa13 Electronicsa14 Environmental Technologya15 Financial Servicesa16 Food and Drinka17 Garment/Textilesa18 High Tech Engineeringa19 Logisticsa20 IT Softwarea21 IT Telecomsa22 Pharmaceuticalsa23 Tourism – Infrastructurea24 Tourism - Services
1b. Business activity
Select from electronic dropdown, or from list 1b (see end of form), or enter your required business activity type in section 5. below. / ..Click and selectb1 Other - Please Specify Your Needb2 Assemblyb3 Back Officeb4 Business Process Outsourcing/BPOb5 Call Centreb6 Customer Service Centreb7 Design and Developmentb8 Joint Ventureb9 Logistics and Distributionb10 Manufacturingb11 Mid Office (Financial Services)b12 Research and Developmentb13 Regional Headquartersb14 Representative Officeb15 Research Contractb16 Sales and Marketing Officeb17 Shared Service Centre/SSCb18 Supplier Opportunityb19 Expansion/Aftercare
For 1a. and 1b. select whether you want a site selection consultant enquiry or a company enquiry / ..Click and selectSite selection consultant (default)Company enquiryNo preference
2. Give the name of the office or project team that should be contacted with the enquiry
3. Which website or minisite should be investigated?
4. Any specific time that the benchmarking should be undertaken: 2014/2015? / ..Click and selectNo preference / Month ..Click and selectNo preferenceSep - Nov '14Jan - Mar '15
5. Any other customisation needed – please specify
CUSTOM BENCHMARKING OPTIONS
Please choose from these options. You can also use box 5. in each benchmark registration to further specify your sector and business activity benchmarking requirement.
a1 / Other - please specify your need / b1 / Other - please specify your need
a2 / Agribusiness / b2 / Assembly
a3 / Automotive / b3 / Back Office
a4 / Aviation/Aerospace / b4 / Business Process Outsourcing/BPO
a5 / Biotechnology / b5 / Call Centre
a6 / Business to Business Services / b6 / Customer Service Centre
a7 / Business to Consumer Services / b7 / Design & Development
a8 / Chemicals & Plastics / b8 / Joint Venture
a9 / Creative Industries / b9 / Logistics & Distribution
a10 / Energy - Alternative / b10 / Manufacturing
a11 / Energy - Extractive / b11 / Mid Office (Financial Services)
a12 / e-Business / b12 / R&D
a13 / Electronics / b13 / Regional Headquarters
a14 / Environmental Technology / b14 / Representative Office
a15 / Financial Services / b15 / Research Contract
a16 / Food and Drink / b16 / Sales and Marketing Office
a17 / Garment/Textiles / b17 / Shared Service Centre/SSC
a18 / High Tech Engineering / b18 / Supplier Opportunity
a19 / Logistics / b19 / Expansion/Reinvestment
a20 / IT Software
a21 / IT Telecoms
a22 / Pharmaceuticals
a23 / Tourism – Infrastructure
a24 / Tourism - Services
CONSULTANT OR COMPANY ENQUIRY
Select whether you want a site selection consultant enquiry or a company enquiry, or if you have no preference. The default is for a site selection consultant enquiry.
In keeping the IPA Performance Benchmarking methodology all enquiries used are based on real investment cases whilst the identities of consultancies and companies are changed in order to maintain commercial confidentiality.
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Standard Benchmarking – Please complete and return page 5 only
Custom Benchmarking – Please also complete additional pages with your specific requirements
Email to or by fax to +44 20 7900 2194
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF PARTICIPATION IN IPA
PERFORMANCE BENCHMARKING 2014/15
GDP Global welcomes all investment promotion agencies (IPAs) to participate in the programme. The following represents the standard terms and conditions for participation.
1.To participate in the IPA Performance Benchmarking Programme prior authorisation from an operational director of the IPA must be received by GDP Global, in writing or by email.
2.An Invoice will be raised by GDP Global for the benchmarking upon receipt of a registration form. Payment is due in full within 30 days of the invoice date.
3.GDP Global reserves the right, at its own discretion, to limit the participation of an IPA in this programme, or to exclude an IPA from participation.
4.The IPA’s detailed performance evaluation is provided, in the first instance and by request, to an operational director of the IPA. It is a matter for the IPA to determine how the report is distributed. Only in exceptional circumstances will a report be made available to the commissioning IPA in another manner. GDP Global reserves the right to seek higher authorisation from an IPA before releasing information to it.
5.When GDP Global provides restricted access to its benchmarking website, access details will be provided in the first instance, to an operational director of the IPA. It is a matter for the IPA to determine how the access details are distributed.
6.GDP Global may also publish a publicly available report at the end of the benchmarking programme. GDP Global reserves the right to list the IPAs that participated in the programme. It also reserves the right to highlight world leading, world class and best practice performances by participating agencies and their team members. Prior to the publication of the public report an IPA may request for their data not to be included.
7.Whilst every effort will be made to ensure that detailed IPA Performance Benchmarking information is not disclosed to the public, GDP Global will not be held liable for any IPA related information that enters the public domain by whatever means.
8.Participating agencies agree that their benchmarking information is held by GDP Global in order to allow for annual benchmarking analysis. An IPA may request at any time for their data to be removed from the benchmarking database.
9.At all times information published in the IPA Performance Benchmarking programme reports and on the website ipabenchmarking.com remains the property and copyright of GDP Global. Participating IPAs may reference their own involvement in, and results from the programme.
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Standard Benchmarking – Please complete and return page 5 only
Custom Benchmarking – Please also complete additional pages with your specific requirements
Email to or by fax to +44 20 7900 2194
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