Tender

Supply Chain Transition (Investment Zone)

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Tender

21 Feb 2025 at 14:03

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) is issuing a tender for the "Supply Chain Transition (Investment Zone)" project, focusing on business and management consultancy and related services. Specifically targeting the manufacturing sector within the West Midlands, the procurement aims to help local businesses diversify and secure new orders. The project is currently in the Tender stage, with a submission deadline of 24th March 2025. The initial contract period spans from June 2025 to 31st March 2026, with an estimated value ranging from £2.5 million to £2.975 million, excluding VAT. The tender is conducted using an open procedure above the threshold, allowing for multiple extensions based on funding availability, with the potential total contract value reaching £11.9 million over nearly four years.

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the manufacturing sector. Companies that specialise in technical coaching, business performance improvement, and change management training are well-suited to compete. Successful participation could enhance these businesses' credentials and expand their client base by working closely with the WMCA to distribute grant funding and support research and development projects. The structured procurement process and transparent evaluation criteria make it an attractive opportunity for businesses looking to establish or solidify their presence in the West Midlands' growing economy.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply Chain Transition (Investment Zone)

Notice Description

The aim of the Supply Chain Transition (IZ) Programme is to help manufacturing businesses in the West Midlands to diversify their customer base and win new orders in growing areas of the local economy (as defined in the WMCAs 'Plan for Growth'). They will achieve this by working with a dedicated Delivery Partner (the successful supplier), who will provide one-to-one technical coaching on how to improve business performance, create action plans detailing the steps required to achieve growth and deliver training programmes in change management. The Delivery Partner will also be responsible for distributing grant funding. These grants will be used as a contribution towards the costs associated with the research and development projects identified in the action plans, focusing on helping supported businesses to transition into new supply chains. Additional information: The indicative contract value for this requirement is between PS2,500,000 and PS2,975,000 (excluding VAT). The initial contract duration is June 2025 to 31st March 2026 (circa 10 months). Please note however, the WMCA will be incorporating three separate 1 year (12 month) extension options into the contract and each extension will be worth up to PS2,975,000, subject to funding availability and mutual agreement between the WMCA and successful Delivery Partner. This means a total potential contract value of PS11,900,000 over a 3-year, 10-month period. Bidders are instructed in the ITT documents to bid for the initial contract value and duration (up to PS2,975,000 and between June 2025 to 31st March 2026).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a5fda5ae-cbff-4062-a715-3a4c75299147
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ce5bf53-bc89-41a3-b9ec-f4c66b7b3b91
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 (above 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
£2,975,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 Jun 2025 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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 3TR
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
Soho & Jewellery Quarter
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

Notice Documents

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