Tender

Funding Applications Consultancy

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

05 Apr 2022 at 07:54

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is currently seeking a consultancy service for "Funding Applications Consultancy" within the business services sector, specifically focused on law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. Located in Oldbury, West Midlands (postal code B69 3DE, United Kingdom), the procurement process is in the tender stage. The deadline for submissions is 14 April 2022 at 15:00, following the open procedure method for below-threshold contracts. The contract is scheduled to commence on 25 April 2022 and will last until 1 June 2022.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in grant writing, consultancy, and stakeholder engagement within the public sector. Companies with prior experience in collaborating with local authorities on funding applications, particularly those focused on parks and environmental projects, will benefit significantly from this procurement. The successful applicant will play a crucial role in supporting Sandwell MBC in securing funding for various local initiatives, potentially leading to further contracts and enhanced community engagement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Funding Applications Consultancy

Notice Description

Funding Applications Consultancy Sandwell MBC is seeking to engage an experienced funding bid writer for a number of grants and scoping for further grants. The successful supplier will: o Work with senior managers and stakeholders to complete funding applications for current funding opportunities: including the Local Authority Treescapes Fund; Urban Tree Challenge Fund; various large and small funding applications for parks and open spaces improvements and projects; Sandwell Valley and Nature Reserves funding opportunities; FCC Communities Fund o Scope potential funding opportunities for service priorities in parks, visitor service sites, events, trees, and grounds (including external grants, major bids, and internal funding streams, such as Public Health) The successful supplier will have experience of working with Local Authorities and public sector organisations on funding bid writing and applications, funding stakeholder planning and engagement, and funding scoping. The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to PQQ's / ITT's or other related documents. In Order To View and Submit a Tender, you will be required to' Opt-In'. For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the 'Guidance for Suppliers' section of the website. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. If you require further assistance in respect of the system please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810. Closing date: 14 April 2022 at 15:00hrs Additional information: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f7ba6671-1d06-4dd1-880c-c2d65f969f58
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb01af84-ad93-4c95-8aa0-7028c06beddf
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Apr 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
25 Apr 2022 - 1 Jun 2022 1-6 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
SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MIDLANDS
Postcode
B69 3DE
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG37 Sandwell
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Sandwell
Electoral Ward
Oldbury
Westminster Constituency
West Bromwich

Further Information

Notice Documents

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