Tender

Business Support Administration - For West Midlands Combined Authority

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Tender

19 Nov 2018 at 12:17

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority is seeking to engage suppliers for the "Business Support Administration" project, aimed at providing a range of services critical to the region's small businesses. The procurement process is currently at the Tender stage, with the closing date for submissions set for Wednesday, 12th December 2018 at 12 Noon. The contract, once awarded, is expected to commence on 1st January 2019 and last for three years, covering services primarily classified under accounting and auditing. The geographical focus for service delivery will be within the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom, and the procurement method employed is an open procedure, suitable for businesses meeting the relevant qualifications and experience criteria.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in accounting and auditing services, particularly those with experience in financial analysis and business support programmes. Companies that can effectively manage client communications and track service delivery metrics will be particularly well-placed to compete. As this contract emphasises the importance of liaising with the Authority and reporting on progress, businesses that excel in stakeholder engagement and project management will find themselves in a strong position to win this contract and contribute to the economic growth of the West Midlands region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Business Support Administration - For West Midlands Combined Authority

Notice Description

West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) requires a suitably experienced and qualified Supplier(s) that can deliver the following activities: 1. Undertake a forensic analysis of statutory accounts, VAT returns, or underlying records for smaller companies to clearly identify lost turnover and the applicable gross profit percentage 2. Directly manage and respond to queries from businesses 3. Maintain records of amounts paid out under the scheme 4. Regularly inform WMCA of the progress of the scheme 5. Liaise with WMCA around and contribute to communication of the scheme It is anticipated that the initial contract will be for a 3 year period post the date of award - see tender documentation for further details. Suppliers are encouraged to provide a quote for the requirements detailed within the Price Schedule (Appendix 2). Suppliers are also invited to quote for additional services that they believe may meet the needs of WMCA*. * Denotes: Whilst Suppliers are encouraged to price for additional services other than those specified the Price Schedule bidders are reminded that these will not form part of the wider evaluation piece (and therefore subsequently not scored). Please ensure that you read the full tender documentation set in full before attempting to respond to this opportunity. Tender documents can be accessed via the following link:- wmca.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html Closing Date for this opportunity is Wednesday 12th December 2018 at 12 Noon.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3936e50f-f2b9-409f-9570-39cfea9d4870
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9ed793b-7f13-44d6-8fd0-b14d759eeb66
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79210000 - Accounting and auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Nov 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Dec 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2019 - 1 Jan 2022 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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