Tender

West Midlands Air Quality Framework

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Tender

23 May 2022 at 11:45

Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority is currently seeking consultancy services through the "West Midlands Air Quality Framework" tender, which is aimed at developing effective approaches to improve air quality in the region. The procurement process is in the Tender stage, with bids due by 13th June 2022. The contract, valued at £120,000, is set to commence on 4th July 2022 and will last until 24th February 2023. The project falls under the environmental services industry category, specifically focusing on consultancy related to environmental issues. Services will primarily be delivered to locations within the West Midlands region of England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those with expertise in environmental consultancy and air quality management. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) may find this a suitable opportunity, given the focus on local involvement and the collaborative approach with the University of Birmingham. Companies with capabilities in developing frameworks for environmental interventions, as well as those offering technical support for air quality initiatives, are well-positioned to compete for this contract.

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Notice Title

West Midlands Air Quality Framework

Notice Description

To date, the focus on addressing air quality in the West Midlands (by both the WMCA and constituent local authorities) has been in lowering NOx and NO2 emissions; the predominant sources of these are from transport. This is changing with the new targets that will be set through the Environment Act (2021). The additional targets on particulates will require a broader approach to addressing air pollution. This approach will still require a focus on transport but will also need to address domestic and industrial combustion as well. In order to explore potential options in relation to air quality, a paper was produced for the WMCA Board in February 2022. The recommendation was that a West Midlands Air Quality Framework be developed, highlighting the work that could be taken forward regionally and developing cost benefit analysis for different interventions. This would need to take account of local priorities and responsibilities that will continue to exist through Air Quality Management Plans, as well as identifying the areas where national action would need to be taken. The WMCA requires consultancy support to develop the initial options paper, produced in conjunction with the University of Birmingham. In particular, we require the following: 1. A secondment into the WMCA to fulfil the role of Air Quality Framework Programme Manager This would be with immediate effect until completion of the framework, scheduled for February 2023. It is expected the secondment would be for four days a week for the duration of the contract. 2. An organisation with technical air quality expertise that we can draw upon to support the development of the framework where appropriate.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5be410b7-e408-498a-90b0-59a252269c6a
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90700000 - Environmental services

90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jun 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Jul 2022 - 24 Feb 2023 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Stuart Hinde
Contact Email
stuart.hinde@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

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