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Towns Funds Programme Consultancy - AWARD

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is inviting tenders for the "Towns Funds Programme Consultancy," which is focused on project management consultancy services. This procurement process is currently at the Award stage, with a contract value of £106,500 for the delivery of consultancy across three eligible towns: West Bromwich, Rowley Regis, and Smethwick. The contract period began on 27 January 2020 and runs until 30 June 2020. Bids were evaluated for separate lots due by 16 January 2020, with the procurement method utilised being an open procedure.

This opportunity is ideal for consultancy firms specialising in project management, financial consultancy, and business development services, particularly those with experience in local council projects. Participating businesses, whether large firms or smaller consultancy practices, can leverage this chance to demonstrate their expertise in driving town fund submissions, potentially positioning themselves for future contracts with local councils seeking expert guidance on economic development initiatives.

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Notice Title

Towns Funds Programme Consultancy - AWARD

Notice Description

Towns Funds Programme Consultancy Sandwell Council are seeking an experienced full- time consultancy resource to drive their Towns Fund submission. The requirements are split into 2 parts, further details of this can be found in the Requirements Section (Section 2) It is envisaged that Part 1 of the commission will be from January 2020 to June 2020 (6 months) with a potential 12 months extension to deliver Part 2. Sandwell Council has three 'Towns' eligible for a Town Deal. The Council are looking to appoint consultants to deliver the three bids/ lots. Although this does not need to be one consultancy. Bids can be made for one, two, or all three of the Town Deal areas. However, please submit separate bids for each Area. Lot 1: West Bromwich Lot 2: Rowley Regis Lot 3: Smethwick. Bids will be evaluated on a lot by lot basis. The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to the ITT and other related documents. For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the 'Guidance for Suppliers' section of the website. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. If you require further assistance in respect of the system please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810. Closing date: Thursday 16 January 2020 at 12:00hrs

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85c32e3a-b81c-4b34-8d79-79c4ce579d96
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

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


CPV Codes

66171000 - Financial consultancy services

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£110,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£106,500 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jan 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Feb 20206 years ago
Contract Period
27 Jan 2020 - 30 Jun 2020 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
SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Jessica Prince
Contact Email
jessica_prince@sandwell.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0121 569

Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MIDLANDS
Postcode
B69 3DB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG37 Sandwell
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Sandwell
Electoral Ward
Oldbury
Westminster Constituency
West Bromwich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

ARCADIS

METRO DYNAMICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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