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West Midlands Innovation Programme Virtual Innovation Team Member - Low Carbon

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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24 Aug 2023 at 14:21

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Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority has awarded a contract for the West Midlands Innovation Programme Virtual Innovation Team Member - Low Carbon, valued at £105,000. The contract was procured through a direct procurement method with a single tender action. The contract period is from 1st August 2023 to 31st March 2025, based in the West Midlands region. This opportunity falls under the 'Business and management consultancy and related services' category.

This contract provides opportunities for businesses, especially in the low carbon sector, to engage with the Virtual Innovation Team to support innovation across sectors. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to participate in this procurement process. Interested businesses can collaborate with the West Midlands Combined Authority to drive innovation and growth in the region, contributing to the development of the low carbon sector as outlined in the WM Plan for Growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

West Midlands Innovation Programme Virtual Innovation Team Member - Low Carbon

Notice Description

As part of the Virtual Innovation Team at the heart of the Innovative Alliance for the West Midlands (IAWM), supporting the ongoing work of the WM Innovation Programme phase 2.0, the role will focus on engaging businesses in innovation across sectors and particularly with the low carbon sector. The role is collaborative within the Virtual Innovation Team (VIT), with relevant WMCA personnel and across the wider Innovation Alliance networks, as appropriate. It will help to build and connect the innovative low carbon sector in the West Midlands across the Primary and Nascent Clusters identified in the WM Plan for Growth.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59ad9a17-70d4-49ed-a04a-52a94f6d24d4
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£105,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£105,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2023 - 31 Mar 2025 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Will Pemberton
Contact Email
william.pemberton@wmca.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B19 3SD
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Newtown
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SUSTAINABILITY WEST MIDLANDS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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