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Keep West Midlands Moving! Platform Management

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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24 Apr 2025 at 13:02

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Keep West Midlands Moving! Platform Management" was undertaken by the West Midlands Combined Authority. It involves the management of an online market research community focused on transport and travel within the West Midlands. This contract falls under the sales, marketing, and business intelligence software package industry category and is located in Birmingham, postcode B19 3TR. The procurement method employed was selective, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The tender process concluded on the 28th of February 2025, with the contract period running from the 1st of April 2025 to the 31st of March 2027. The process reached the award stage as of 24th April 2025, with the contract being valued at £158,024 GBP, awarded to Mustard Research.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in digital community management and market research, especially those in the sales and marketing software sectors. Companies classified as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or those involved in voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE) are well-suited to compete, owing to the project's emphasis on community engagement and strategic consultation. The project promises business growth potential through sustained engagement with the regional public sector, fostering long-term relationships with the West Midlands Combined Authority.

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Notice Title

Keep West Midlands Moving! Platform Management

Notice Description

(KWMM!) Online Market Research Community - a long-term online community for engagement, consultation and co-creation. The online community is a forum where participants can share their views on different topics related to transport and travel around the West Midlands and puts residents at the heart of decisions in relation to future transport strategy.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5da87c59-b197-44bd-a87f-20334e42d17f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cbe23663-45da-4e64-bf42-2e4f943043a2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48480000 - Sales, marketing and business intelligence software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£158,024 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£158,024 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 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
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Newtown
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MUSTARD RESEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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