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Evaluation of WMCA UKSPF Investment in Business Support - Contract Award Notice

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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22 Sep 2023 at 13:51

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Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) has recently awarded a contract for the evaluation of its UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) Investment in Business Support. The contract involves assessing the impact, effectiveness, and growth value of the business support activities funded by UKSPF, focusing on the West Midlands area. The contract has a total value of £167,895 GBP and includes a 12-month option period until March 2025. The procurement method used was a competitive quotation, with a tender period ending on 24th March 2023 and a contract period from 2nd October 2023 to 31st March 2024.

This tender presents an opportunity for consultancy firms experienced in evaluation services, particularly those with expertise in assessing the effectiveness of business support programs. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that can provide valuable insights into the impact of grant funding on business growth are well-suited to compete for this contract. Businesses based in the West Midlands region or with a strong understanding of the local business landscape may also find this tender particularly relevant for their growth and development strategies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Evaluation of WMCA UKSPF Investment in Business Support - Contract Award Notice

Notice Description

Notice to confirm the award of a contract in relation to the Evaluation of WMCA UKSPF Investment in Business Support procurement exercise. WMCA PS88m UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) programme focusses across three investment priorities. We are seeking to commission this evaluation on the business support elements of the programme. With the key focus being on understanding the impact, effectiveness and growth value of programme activities. The evaluation of the business support elements of WMCA's 3-year UKSPF programme will be used to inform our ongoing business support investment, including from UKSPF post 2024/25. The evaluation should focus on the following broad research questions, however we would welcome suggestions from bidders, as to additional lines of enquiry that would strengthen our understanding of the impact and effectiveness of our investment. - To what extent has UKSPF funding been able to deliver the recommendations of the WM Business Support review? - How effective have UKSPF-funded business support activities been in addressing the challenges in the WMCA area? - How effective has the provision of grant funding been in supporting growth? - What has been the comparative value of WMCA investment in specialist account managers offering intensive support to business, versus its investment in more generalist advisors? The initial contract period will be from the Contract Start Date until 31st March 2024. A 12-month option period will be included which WMCA can choose to invoke at their sole discretion until 31st March 2025.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d03a9d3d-698e-4efd-84f7-1574ff60740c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e3bc73c-8b3f-4dc8-ae38-f31536339471
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
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£167,895 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£167,895 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Sep 20232 years ago
Contract Period
1 Oct 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 6-12 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
Will Pemberton
Contact Email
william.pemberton@wmca.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

RSM UK CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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