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Strategic Review of Voluntary & Community Sector Grant Funding - AWARD

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council has completed the procurement process for a "Strategic Review of Voluntary & Community Sector Grant Funding." This business analysis consultancy service falls under the CPV codes 72221000 and 73210000, indicating a focus on business and research consultancy services. The awarded contract will be carried out by NHS Central Midlands CSU and Trueman Change Management Ltd. The location for this project is centred in the West Midlands, with key addresses including Freeth Street in Oldbury and Kingston House on High Street, West Bromwich. The procurement method employed was an open procedure, with the tender period concluding on 28 June 2024, and the contract period running from 15 July 2024 to 31 October 2024.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in business and research consultancy, particularly those with a focus on the voluntary and community sector. Companies that can offer insights into grant funding allocation and effectiveness, as well as improvements to administration processes, will find this engagement beneficial. The project’s goal to enhance the strategic outcomes of Sandwell alongside the Sandwell Place Vision makes it ideal for organisations experienced in public sector consultancies and those with expertise in boosting community development outcomes. The award's value of £19,125 provides a substantial opportunity for business growth and the potential to foster long-term relationships with a key local authority.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Strategic Review of Voluntary & Community Sector Grant Funding - AWARD

Notice Description

Strategic Review of Voluntary & Community Sector Grant Funding This review is an element of the council's ongoing improvement journey as it moves out of government intervention. This will be a wholescale review of the level of funding awarded by the Council to VSC organisations in the Borough, how it is allocated and the outcomes achieved from that funding. The outcomes of the review will be an evaluation of the value for money achieved by the current approach, along with recommendations on how to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of grant administration and allocation of funding across the council. It will also aid with the development of a new model of delivery closely aligned to the strategic outcomes of the council, the new Sandwell Place Vision and one that recognises the current and future demographics of the communities of Sandwell and the challenges that they will face. We are seeking an independent person or organisation to conduct the review looking at the Council's relationship with and funding of the voluntary and community sector in Sandwell and make recommendations on how the council can improve the effectiveness of the relationship to improve outcomes for residents. The review will scope all grant funding administered by Sandwell Council to voluntary and community sector organisations operating in the borough of Sandwell, regardless of the source of that grant funding. 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. In Order To View and Submit a Tender, you will be required to' Opt-In'. 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: Friday 28 June 2024 at 15:00hrs

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b084a77d-8973-437c-85f5-99b48b03e938
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/961d713c-2675-411f-aa35-d8f598f9ad14
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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£19,125 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
14 Jul 2024 - 31 Oct 2024 1-6 months
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
SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

NHS CENTRAL MIDLANDS CSU

TRUEMAN CHANGE MANAGEMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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