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FutureFest Feasibility Study

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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06 Dec 2024 at 09:23

Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority has awarded a contract for a feasibility study for the FutureFest Creative/Tech festival, aimed at promoting the West Midlands region and attracting investment. The procurement, valued at £42,920, falls under the "Research consultancy services" industry category and is set in Birmingham, postcode B19 3SD. The process reached the award stage, with the tender period ending on 20th September 2024, and the contract running from 30th September 2024 to 30th November 2024. This competitive quotation (below threshold) procurement method targeted SMEs and VCSEs, offering an opportunity for diverse participation.

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities for consultancies specialising in research and feasibility studies, particularly those with experience in the creative and technology sectors. As the West Midlands seeks to elevate its profile through FutureFest, successful bidders can leverage this project to showcase their expertise and foster long-term engagements with the regional authority. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) were considered suitable, making this an excellent opportunity for organisations looking to expand their portfolio and impact within the region.

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Notice Title

FutureFest Feasibility Study

Notice Description

An RFQ was developed to commision a consultancy to produce a feasiblity study for a Creative/Tech festival in the West Midlands. This festival would follow a similar guise to other international festivals such as South by South West in America, and would be a vehicle to promote the region, and attract investment, as well as support the West Midlands Growth Plan.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-84069972-8cac-44c2-a093-115008492ffd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36d71dee-a42c-4097-9fd8-f12a31888baa
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
£42,920 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£42,920 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
29 Sep 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

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

BOP CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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