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Funding Applications Consultancy - AWARD

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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21 Jul 2022 at 16:05

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves an award to Treeconomics Ltd by Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council for the project titled "Funding Applications Consultancy." This project falls under the category of business services, specifically within law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. Located in the West Midlands, this procurement process utilised an open procedure and has recently been marked as complete. The tender period concluded on 14 April 2022, with the contract period spanning from 25 April 2022 to 1 June 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses with expertise in funding bid writing, particularly those experienced in collaborating with local authorities and the public sector. Companies that specialise in consulting services related to funding applications and stakeholder engagement would be ideally suited to compete for similar opportunities, potentially leading to growth through involvement in various grants and funding projects aimed at enhancing local parks and green spaces.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Funding Applications Consultancy - AWARD

Notice Description

Funding Applications Consultancy Sandwell MBC is seeking to engage an experienced funding bid writer for a number of grants and scoping for further grants. The successful supplier will: o Work with senior managers and stakeholders to complete funding applications for current funding opportunities: including the Local Authority Treescapes Fund; Urban Tree Challenge Fund; various large and small funding applications for parks and open spaces improvements and projects; Sandwell Valley and Nature Reserves funding opportunities; FCC Communities Fund o Scope potential funding opportunities for service priorities in parks, visitor service sites, events, trees, and grounds (including external grants, major bids, and internal funding streams, such as Public Health) The successful supplier will have experience of working with Local Authorities and public sector organisations on funding bid writing and applications, funding stakeholder planning and engagement, and funding scoping. The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to PQQ's / ITT's or other related documents. In Order To View and Submit a Tender, you will be required to' Opt-In'. For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the 'Guidance for Suppliers' section of the website. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. If you require further assistance in respect of the system please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810. Closing date: 14 April 2022 at 15:00hrs

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4db473a3-69d8-45fa-99b6-b69abf069cc0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38a7fedd-be64-400c-a203-57769826991f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£7,060 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Apr 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jul 20223 years ago
Contract Period
24 Apr 2022 - 1 Jun 2022 1-6 months
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
SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Tracy Welding
Contact Email
tracy_welding@sandwell.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0121 569 3868

Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MIDLANDS
Postcode
B69 3DE
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG37 Sandwell
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Sandwell
Electoral Ward
Oldbury
Westminster Constituency
West Bromwich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TREECONOMICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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