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WMCA Social Value Review

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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13 Oct 2023 at 15:36

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Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) has recently awarded a contract for the "WMCA Social Value Review." The procurement process involved a selective method whereby the contract value was £50,000 in GBP. The review aimed to assess and improve Social Value within WMCA, including a review of social value policies and the Social Value Portal system. The contract period was from July 1, 2023, to September 30, 2023, and the tender period ended on June 30, 2023. The buying organisation, WMCA, based in Birmingham, United Kingdom, was the contracting authority.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses specializing in business analysis consultancy services and procurement consultancy services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suited for this opportunity. Businesses interested in providing high-level assessments and recommendations related to Social Value policies and systems, as well as supporting organisations in driving Social Value, would find this tender suitable for their expertise. The contract was awarded to the supplier BUYINGTEAM LIMITED, a large-scale entity, indicating the potential for growth opportunities in similar future tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WMCA Social Value Review

Notice Description

This requirement is for the high-level review of Social Value within WMCA and establishing a set of recommendations on how to better drive Social Value within the organisation. Additionally, a review will be required on the Social Value Portal system used by WMCA Procurement and recommendations sought on how to proceed with this system. The key workstreams for this commission are provided below- 1. Maturity assessment of Social Value at WMCA: a) Review key policies / documentation to understand how Social Value sits into wider organisational processes. b) Review Procurements (i.e., completed tenders) to assess how Social Value is currently used in practice (within the planning, evaluation, and contracting/reporting phases of Procurements) 2. Review of WMCAs Social Value Policy: a) Assessment and understanding of WMCAs single policy and compare this against best practice, latest insight, and expert knowledge to identify any gaps that need addressing. 3. Review of WMCAs Social Value Portal use: a) Complete review of how the Portal has been used by Procurement to date and guidance on whether better models/options exist for our future requirements. WMCA expect the findings from the above workstreams will be presented by the provider using a report detailing the maturity of Social Value within WMCA, along with a set of recommendations on how to better drive Social Value, and finally a view on how to proceed with the Social Value Portal.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19ff6875-4346-418d-9b85-caf415ed6f56
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

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

CPV Codes

72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services

79418000 - Procurement consultancy 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
13 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jul 20232 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2023 - 30 Sep 2023 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
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

BUYINGTEAM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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