Tender

Provision of an Executive Lead for the Create Central Programme

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Tender

10 Feb 2021 at 17:38

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) is seeking to appoint an Executive Lead for the Create Central Programme. This procurement falls under the category of transport systems consultancy services and is located in Birmingham, England. The tender is currently in the active stage with a closing date for submissions set for 12:00 noon on 1st March 2021. The successful candidate will work for a duration of 12 months, starting from 1st April 2021 until 31st March 2022, with a total contract value of £72,000. The tender process is subject to the open procedure, which is typically accessible for a wide range of suppliers.

This tender presents a unique opportunity for businesses, particularly those in consultancy, creative industries, and leadership development, to engage with a prominent project aimed at supporting the region's Creative Content Growth Plan. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, making this a fitting opportunity for firms specialising in consultancy services related to creative content and community engagement. The evaluation criteria prioritise quality over price, thus rewarding innovative and high-caliber proposals.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of an Executive Lead for the Create Central Programme

Notice Description

The WMCA (West Midlands Combined Authority) is looking to procure consultancy support to provide executive leadership for the Create Central team to support the Create Central Board to deliver the region's Creative Content Growth Plan. Create Central was established by the WMCA in July 2019 and officially launched in October 2019 and its role is to deliver the region's Creative Content Growth Plan and support work from the local industrial strategy - particularly in relation to the creative techniques, content and technology major new market opportunity and the creative industries sector strength. We are looking to appoint a Create Central Executive Lead to continue the work of the Create Central Programme and ensure the ongoing delivery of the programme of activity. Please see the Specification for the full contract requirements and the role is required for a 12 month period commencing 1st April 2021 until 31st March 2022. In order to access the documents and submit a bid please do so through BravoSolution, the WMCA's e-tendering portal (https://wmca.bravosolution.co.uk). The tender reference is itt_918 and if you are not already registered on BravoSolution it is free and usually only takes a few minutes to do so. This tender is being evaluated on the basis of 90/10 quality/price and the closing date for submissions is 1200 noon on Monday 1st March 2021. If you have any clarification questions the deadline for submitting them is 1200 noon on Wednesday 24th February 2021.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e836452a-87fc-4490-a5aa-defbf611ffe3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e38574e5-0481-4f6f-9cdf-0e4adac31519
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£72,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
West Midlands Combined Authority
Contact Email
procurement.team@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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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