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RESEARCH PROJECT REPORTING ON THE FUTURE OF HOUSING MANUFACTURE & CONSTRUCTION IN THE WEST MIDLANDS

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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09 Dec 2024 at 12:40

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Summary of the contracting process

West Midlands Combined Authority has completed the procurement process for a research project titled "Research Project Reporting on the Future of Housing Manufacture & Construction in the West Midlands." This project falls under the industry category of research consultancy services (CPV 73210000) and focuses on the residential construction sector within the region. Interested parties included small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). The competitive quotation method was used, with the tender period ending on 20th September 2024 and the contract running from 7th October 2024 to 30th November 2024. The project was awarded to Cast Consult Limited for a total of £38,000 GBP.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses within the research consultancy sector, particularly those specialising in modern construction methods and technologies aimed at reducing carbon footprints. Companies with expertise in policy analysis and skills gap assessment in the construction industry would also find this project aligned with their capabilities. This project aims to leverage the existing expertise in the West Midlands and potentially open doors for businesses to collaborate with regional authorities on future initiatives aimed at sustainable construction practices.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RESEARCH PROJECT REPORTING ON THE FUTURE OF HOUSING MANUFACTURE & CONSTRUCTION IN THE WEST MIDLANDS

Notice Description

An RfQ was developed to commission a consultancy firm to lead a research project on the future of residential construction in the West Midlands, focussing on the existing cluster of firms in the region working with modern methods of construction, and identifying any further construction technologies producing low embodied and operational carbon. The commission also include a review of the policy enviroment surrounding residential construction and review of the skills gap for this sector.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7fe38be9-b3fc-4e57-97b4-9d02dfda103a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/987ccb2c-954d-463a-8cd1-5d9c25862532
Current Stage
Award
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
SME

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
£38,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£38,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
6 Oct 2024 - 30 Nov 2024 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
Bhupinder Chadha
Contact Email
procurement.team@wmca.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

CAST CONSULT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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