Award

Sales Consultancy Support

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Award

12 Sep 2024 at 09:09

Summary of the contracting process

West Midlands Combined Authority has awarded a contract for Sales Consultancy Support, classified under Business and Management Consultancy Services (CPV code 79410000). The procurement, facilitated through a call-off from a framework agreement (selective method), was finalised with the award to WATERMAN ASPEN LIMITED. The consultancy role, termed 'Swift Sales Lead', required specialist expertise for a pilot project. The contract period runs from 27 August 2024 to 11 March 2025, with the award notice published on 12 September 2024. The project location is primarily within the B19 3SD postal code region of Birmingham. The procurement stage is now in the Award phase, following the tender period ending on 30 July 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in sales consultancy and management services to engage with high-value projects led by government authorities. Enterprises, especially those with a strong background in providing technical input and pilot project consultancy, are well-suited for such tenders. Working with the West Midlands Combined Authority on this initiative can enhance business portfolios, provide exposure to large-scale project management, and establish connections within the public sector. Though this specific call was not aimed at SMEs or VCSEs, similar future opportunities within public procurement frameworks can contribute to business growth and visibility in this competitive field.

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Notice Title

Sales Consultancy Support

Notice Description

There is a requirement to procure consultancy service/support under the role which will be referred to as 'Swift Sales Lead' (although this is not an established post). Due to the specialist and 'pilot nature' of this project the SWIFT Team are not able to deliver the services in house. This role will provide technical input.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9691248e-ce72-48de-aa8f-bf0da0f91f5c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8d775e7-b1bf-4d7a-a2b8-ba539f9dc0ec
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£68,208 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£68,208 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
26 Aug 2024 - 11 Mar 2025 6-12 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

WATERMAN ASPEN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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