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Provision of a Birmingham Employment Review

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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19 May 2023 at 08:27

Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority has recently completed a tender process for the provision of a Birmingham Employment Review valued at £49,700. The procurement method used was a Competitive Quotation, with a tender period ending on December 23, 2022, and a contract period lasting from February 1, 2023, to May 31, 2023, targeting services in the research consultancy category. The award was granted to INNER CIRCLE CONSULTING LIMITED on February 17, 2023.

This contract offers opportunities for business growth, especially for firms in the research consultancy services sector. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are well-suited to compete. Businesses interested in providing employment and skills services in Birmingham should take note of future procurement opportunities with the West Midlands Combined Authority.

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Notice Title

Provision of a Birmingham Employment Review

Notice Description

A review into the current employment and skills services available in Birmingham, which will make strategic, evidence-based recommendations for ensuring the development and delivery of a cohesive employment and skills service infrastructure that is responsive to the needs of residents and employers. Responses should be submitted via email to the Procurement Lead Officer. Any submissions that are received after this deadline will not be evaluated.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67891691-f6fe-4f6a-905e-34b474dd2412
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£49,700 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£49,700 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 May 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Dec 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Feb 20233 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2023 - 31 May 2023 1-6 months
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
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Newtown
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INNER CIRCLE CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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