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WP4135 Proactive Fraud Support Services

WALSALL METRO BOROUGH COUNCIL

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11 Feb 2026 at 15:29

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Walsall Metro Borough Council involves awarding a contract for "WP4135 Proactive Fraud Support Services," targeting the business services sector, including law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. The contract is situated in the West Midlands, United Kingdom, with industry activities managed by the council's procurement team based in Walsall. The procurement stage is classified as an award, with Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council selected as the supplier on 21 July 2025, following the tender period ending on 1 July 2025. The contract spans from 7 July 2025 to 30 June 2027. This procurement was conducted through a direct award method, with a total value of £75,000.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses in consulting, fraud management, and associated services. Companies with a focus on business services, particularly those capable of developing strategic museum projects, would find this project suitable. Although not specifically targeting SMEs or VCSEs, larger businesses with expertise in arts and heritage feasibility projects can leverage this contract to expand their portfolio and contribute to regional development initiatives supported by funding entities like Arts Council England and the National Lottery Heritage Fund. Businesses with a strong presence in the West Midlands or those wishing to extend influence in this region could greatly benefit from participating in similar future opportunities.

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Notice Title

WP4135 Proactive Fraud Support Services

Notice Description

Walsall Council requires a consultant to develop the Leather Museum feasibility project to the informed decision stages as to which site shall be progressed and the viable thematic approach to museum provision evidenced by requisite data to submit the larger, development stage funding applications across Arts Council England and the National Lottery Heritage Fund.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-42241736-a4dd-4821-9e74-b69f8232c853
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0eb6659-e88e-4d45-a5ee-6830b3482308
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Direct Award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
6 Jul 2025 - 30 Jun 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WALSALL METRO BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WALSALL
Postcode
WS1 1TP
Post Town
Walsall
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG38 Walsall
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Walsall
Electoral Ward
St Matthew's
Westminster Constituency
Walsall and Bloxwich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOLIHULL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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