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Consultancy Agreement for Mapping and Analysis of Cultural Infrastructure Opportunities and Recommendations within the Boroughs of Sandwell, Walsall, and Dudley

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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25 Feb 2025 at 11:03

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Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority recently completed a procurement process for a consultancy agreement titled "Consultancy Agreement for Mapping and Analysis of Cultural Infrastructure Opportunities and Recommendations within the Boroughs of Sandwell, Walsall, and Dudley." This falls under the industry category of business and management consultancy services. The project involves stakeholder engagement and desk-based research to produce a comprehensive report on the current and potential cultural infrastructure in the specified boroughs. The procurement method used was a competitive quotation below the threshold, with the tender period ending on 10 January 2025, and the contract period running from 12 February 2025 to 1 May 2025. The awarded contract, valued at £65,512.50, was announced on 22 January 2025.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for consultancy firms, particularly those specialising in cultural infrastructure and urban development. SMEs and VCSEs were both deemed suitable for this contract, indicating that smaller businesses and social enterprises with expertise in business and management consultancy would have strong candidacy potential. The winning supplier, We Made That LLP, exemplifies the type of firm that can leverage such opportunities to expand their portfolio, engage with local stakeholders, and impact regional cultural infrastructure positively.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Consultancy Agreement for Mapping and Analysis of Cultural Infrastructure Opportunities and Recommendations within the Boroughs of Sandwell, Walsall, and Dudley

Notice Description

An RFQ was issued to procure a consultant to undergo a mapping and analysis project for the boroughs of Sandwell, Walsall, and Dudley, reviewing current and potential options for the development of cultural infrastructure. The project will involve stakeholder engagement and desk-based research to draw up a comprehensive report for each of the three boroughs informing potential future options for cultural infrastructure assets' maintenance, refurbishment, and repurpose.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-dff397b6-9d82-4702-b682-53a2b02f114f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/348c9661-5e15-4963-8158-e7ae97b92401
Current Stage
Award
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£65,512 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£65,512 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Feb 202512 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
12 Feb 2025 - 1 May 2025 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

WE MADE THAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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