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WP4110 - Evaluation Consultancy as part of Our Heritage: Walsall Community Heritage Fund Programme - AWARD

WALSALL COUNCIL E-TENDERING

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02 Jun 2025 at 11:35

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process undertaken by Walsall Council e-Tendering has concluded with the awarding of a contract for the "WP4110 - Evaluation Consultancy as part of Our Heritage: Walsall Community Heritage Fund Programme." This contract was awarded to AMION Consulting on 2nd June 2025. The project, set in the heritage sector and supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund, aims to deliver the Our Heritage Programme in Walsall, West Midlands, United Kingdom. The contract involves an in-depth evaluation and consultancy services, spanning from 3rd June 2025 to 30th September 2028. The procurement method employed was an open procedure, suitable for broad participation, reinforcing transparency and competitive bidding within the consultancy services industry.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses offering evaluation, marketing management, and business consultancy services, particularly those with a focus on heritage projects. Companies experienced in large-scale programme evaluations and community engagement initiatives are well-suited for such contracts. Participation in this contract allows for involvement in innovative and community-centric projects, which can enhance a business's portfolio and reputation. Despite the tender not specifically suiting SMEs or VCSEs, the structured and strategic nature of the project supports knowledge building, networking, and potential future collaborations within the heritage management landscape.

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Notice Title

WP4110 - Evaluation Consultancy as part of Our Heritage: Walsall Community Heritage Fund Programme - AWARD

Notice Description

Walsall Council is seeking a high-quality provider to undertake an expert evaluation of: Our Heritage: Walsall Community Heritage Fund (1st April 2025 - 30th September 2028). Supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund in 2025 Walsall Council received a PS249,840 grant to deliver the Our Heritage Programme. Central to the project is the upscale of crowdfunding and engagement programmes that will enable heritage organisations to access funding, forge partnerships/supporter networks, and build resilience. 15-20 groups over 4 cohorts are expected to benefit, promoting innovation to champion Walsall's underrepresented heritage. 12 participatory grant making opportunities will be available to further enhance community voice in decision-making. Alongside this, the programme includes refreshment of the Heritage Action Plan, to guide discussions, set direction and identify sector needs over a 5-year period and beyond. The aim of the first, 2021-2026, strategy was to place heritage at the heart of Walsall's future, protecting what exists whilst nurturing sustainability and identifying opportunities to unlock its full value. The project vision is to ensure that heritage is better managed through a new Plan, integrated into Walsall's overall vision and transformation, meeting the needs of a diverse local population who are proud to live, work and visit Walsall.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
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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
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£24,913 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
2 Jun 2025 - 30 Sep 2028 3-4 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
WALSALL COUNCIL E-TENDERING
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MIDLANDS
Postcode
WS1 1TP
Post Town
Walsall
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG38 Walsall
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Walsall
Electoral Ward
St Matthew's
Westminster Constituency
Walsall and Bloxwich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AMION CONSULTING

Further Information

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