Tender

Supply Chain Transition Programme (UKSPF)

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Tender

25 Jun 2024 at 11:29

Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) is seeking business support services for the Supply Chain Transition Programme funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. The programme aims to assist SMEs in the West Midlands in diversifying their customer base. The contract value ranges from £600k to £750k, with an initial duration from October 2024 to March 2025 and a potential extension of up to an additional year and value. The procurement stage is currently active, with the tender deadline set for 25th July 2024.

This procurement opportunity offers a chance for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) interested in business and management consultancy to grow by providing services to the West Midlands Combined Authority. Businesses experienced in supporting SMEs with growth ambitions are well-suited for this tender. The procurement method is an open procedure below threshold, making it accessible for qualified businesses seeking contracting opportunities in the services sector.

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Notice Title

Supply Chain Transition Programme (UKSPF)

Notice Description

The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) is commissioning a range of business support to address the region's economic priorities. The Supply Chain Transition Programme will be funded via the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (SPF) and will complement existing schemes available locally as well as nationally. The Supply Chain Transition (UKSPF) Programme aims to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the West Midlands (WM), with ambitions to grow, to diversify their customer base by winning new orders in growing areas of the economy. It will do this through a combination of workshops, peer-to-peer support, and intensive one-to-one support, delivered in collaboration with organisations seeking to diversify their supplier base in the West Midlands. Additional information: The contract value for this requirement is between PS600k-PS750k (exc. VAT). The indicative contract duration is October 2024 until 31st March 2025 (6 months). The WMCA will also be incorporating an extension option into the contract of up to a further 12 months (1 year) and up to an additional value of PS750,000, subject to funding availability and mutual agreement between the WMCA and Provider. This means a total potential contract value of PS1,500,000 over an 18-month period.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-99cb3d97-0423-43a9-8fa3-435ec7f78b2e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1da8ff92-dd4c-4951-b422-f96d147f5199
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Sep 2024 - 31 Mar 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Bhupinder Singh Chadha
Contact Email
procurement.team@wmca.org.uk
Contact Phone
01212147302

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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