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West Midlands Innovation Programme Virtual Innovation Team Member - Aerospace

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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24 Aug 2023 at 14:28

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Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority has awarded a contract for the West Midlands Innovation Programme Virtual Innovation Team Member - Aerospace to Midlands Aerospace Alliance. The contract, valued at £50,000 GBP, falls under the services category and follows a direct procurement method using single tender action. The procurement stage has been completed, with the tender closing on July 31, 2023. The contract period is set between August 1, 2023, and March 31, 2025, offering opportunities for businesses in the aerospace industry within the West Midlands location.

This tender from the West Midlands Combined Authority provides a growth opportunity for business consultancy and related services providers, particularly those focusing on aerospace industry innovation. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can benefit from this procurement, as the contract period allows for collaborative work within the Virtual Innovation Team to support innovation in aerospace across the West Midlands clusters. Businesses with a presence or interest in the aerospace sector and a capacity for collaborative projects would be well-suited to compete and contribute to the planned growth of the aerospace industry in the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

West Midlands Innovation Programme Virtual Innovation Team Member - Aerospace

Notice Description

As part of the Virtual Innovation Team at the heart of the Innovative Alliance for the West Midlands (IAWM), supporting the ongoing work of the WM Innovation Programme phase 2.0, the role will focus on engaging businesses in innovation across sectors and particularly with the aerospace industry. The role is collaborative within the Virtual Innovation Team (VIT), with relevant WMCA personnel and across the wider Innovation Alliance networks, as appropriate. It will help to build and connect the innovative aerospace industry in the West Midlands across the Primary and Nascent Clusters identified in the WM Plan for Growth.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2d14566-dc05-4033-bd53-23fa4df74a75
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2023 - 31 Mar 2025 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
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 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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MIDLANDS AEROSPACE ALLIANCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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