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West Midlands Air Quality Framework

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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26 Sep 2022 at 13:21

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Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) has recently awarded a contract for the West Midlands Air Quality Framework to WSL UK Limited. The procurement process was completed under an open procedure (below threshold) with a value of £120,000. The contract period runs from July 4, 2022, to February 24, 2023. The tender period ended on June 13, 2022. The framework aims to address air quality issues in the West Midlands, focusing on NOx and NO2 emissions, particulates, transport, domestic, and industrial combustion.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses with expertise in environmental services and environmental issues consultancy services to contribute to the development of the air quality framework. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with technical air quality expertise may find this tender particularly suitable. The buying organisation, WMCA, based in Birmingham, United Kingdom, is seeking consultancy support to develop the initial options paper in collaboration with the University of Birmingham, offering potential growth opportunities for businesses in the services sector.

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Notice Information

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f8ec2204-85eb-43ca-8251-1c170c83a948
Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35f20229-3b29-4110-9d9e-f51e74a34d03
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
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£108,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Sep 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jun 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Sep 20223 years ago
Contract Period
10 May 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 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
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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

WSL

Further Information

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