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West Midlands Innovation Programme - Digital VIT and Business Support Community and Support Development and Delivery

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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08 Dec 2023 at 16:56

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Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority has awarded the contract for the "West Midlands Innovation Programme - Digital VIT and Business Support Community and Support Development and Delivery" to Birmingham Tech CIC. The procurement method used was a direct single tender action. The contract value is £87,200 GBP, with a contract period starting on April 1, 2023, and ending on March 31, 2025. The tender closed on March 31, 2023, and the award was made on April 1, 2023, in the West Midlands region, United Kingdom. The procurement falls under the services category within the telecommunication consultancy services sector.

This tender presents an opportunity for SMEs in the digital tech sector to engage with the West Midlands Combined Authority's Innovation Programme. Businesses specializing in telecommunication consultancy services could find this contract particularly relevant for their growth. Given the direct procurement method and single tender action, companies with expertise in providing tailored services and solutions may be well-suited to compete for similar future opportunities. Engaging with the Virtual Innovation Team and the wider innovation networks could lead to fruitful collaborations and business expansion within the West Midlands innovative ecosystem.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

West Midlands Innovation Programme - Digital VIT and Business Support Community and Support Development and Delivery

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 digital tech 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 digital tech 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
ocds-b5fd17-177ba823-c5d9-43d8-b707-57284ebc0585
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f45b933-243d-4d6f-8202-4d660ebfb1cd
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71316000 - Telecommunication consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£87,200 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£87,200 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2025 2-3 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

BIRMINGHAM TECH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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