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Leadership of the Logistics & Distribution Cluster for the West Midlands

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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05 Dec 2024 at 15:25

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Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority has commissioned and awarded a contract for the "Leadership of the Logistics & Distribution Cluster for the West Midlands." This procurement, classified under Transport systems consultancy services, was conducted via a competitive quotation method suitable for SMEs and VCSEs. The authority awarded the contract to Connected Places Catapult on 10th September 2024, with the contract period running from 30th September 2024 to 31st March 2025. The project, valued at £72,560 GBP, aims to advance the logistics and distribution sector in the West Midlands, with operations based in Birmingham (postal code B19 3SD). The procurement was part of a tender process that concluded on 21st August 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in transport systems consultancy, especially those focusing on innovative logistics and distribution solutions. The project seeks to enhance productivity and innovation within the logistics cluster, presenting a valuable opportunity for businesses to engage in advancements that could lead to long-term growth and increased market positioning. Ideal candidates for this contract are organisations experienced in representing and promoting logistics interests, particularly smaller enterprises and voluntary sector entities that can offer tailored, innovative solutions to meet the cluster's evolving needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Leadership of the Logistics & Distribution Cluster for the West Midlands

Notice Description

An RfQ was developed to commisson an organisation to be the distinct logistics and distribution cluster lead for the West Midlands. The primary objective shall be to represent, promote, and advance the interests of the logistics cluster in line with and building on our existing Steering Group structure. The innovation and business growth aspect can add most value in this commission, setting out the opportunities and needs of different types of logistics businesses to innovate, move up value chains and ultimately become more productive.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-791137c6-c987-4451-8fe2-5f4ae7f16dd0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a8246ae-1f4e-41d8-b538-5db12bd32615
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£72,560 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£72,560 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
29 Sep 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 6-12 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
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Newtown
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CONNECTED PLACES CATAPULT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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