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Provision of Grant Management Services for the CWGLEF Activate Grants Programme

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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27 Nov 2024 at 15:15

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Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) has completed the procurement process for the "Provision of Grant Management Services for the CWGLEF Activate Grants Programme". This contract falls under the business and management consultancy services category and is specifically aimed at the West Midlands region, United Kingdom. The procurement method used was a limited competitive quotation, below the threshold. The tender period concluded on 5th July 2024, with the contract set to run from 10th September 2024 to 31st January 2025. The total contract value is £70,000. The awarded contract was published on 27th November 2024, and the supplier is Smarter Society Limited.

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) with expertise in grant management and business consultancy. The project includes planning, designing, launching, and delivering the Activate Grants Programme, along with managing and evaluating the grants. Additionally, the supplier will facilitate networking events, which can foster strategic partnerships and business expansion. Businesses experienced in managing grant programmes within the given timeframe and budget can greatly benefit from similar future opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Grant Management Services for the CWGLEF Activate Grants Programme

Notice Description

An RFQ was issued to procure an organisation to plan and deliver the ACTIVATE Grants Programme on behalf of the WMCA, as part of the CWGLEF. The provider has submitted a proposal for the planning and design of the grants programme, the launch and delivery of the programme, and the contracting, management, and evaluation of all grants throughout the second half of 2024. In addition, the provider will deliver networking and events through the programme.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-74241fc6-a392-4c76-b8be-ac897adfda85
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/afa755c2-7a49-4b2a-a874-521e7ad0f3ac
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
9 Sep 2024 - 31 Jan 2025 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
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

SMARTER SOCIETY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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