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Levelling Up Bid Change Request Support - CAN

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Award

16 May 2025 at 10:42

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the West Midlands Combined Authority has concluded with the awarding of a contract for "Levelling Up Bid Change Request Support". This contract falls under the category of Business Development Consultancy Services and pertains to the delivery in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. As part of a selective procurement method, the contract was awarded as a direct call-off from the Procure Partnerships Professional Services Framework. The tender process reached its award stage, with the contract period spanning from 12th May 2025 to 11th August 2025. The procurement cycle included important dates such as the tender period ending on 9th May 2025 and the award being published on 16th May 2025. The minimum value of the contract was £20,150, with a total awarded amount of £56,650.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services to engage with a public sector project aimed at assessing and amending bids for Levelling Up funding. Such opportunities are well-suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as indicated by the criteria favouring SMEs for this procurement. The involvement of SMEs like Cadence Projects, which was the successful supplier, highlights the potential for business growth in the consultancy sector by contributing to government-led initiatives within the West Midlands. Companies with expertise in business development consultancy, particularly those adept at feasibility assessments and value-for-money evaluations, would find this type of tender beneficial for expanding their public sector portfolio.

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Notice Title

Levelling Up Bid Change Request Support - CAN

Notice Description

Contract Award Notice confirming award of a contract for external support with the change request to a bid for Levelling Up funding, including assessment of the feasibility of the project, value for money and initial programme and commercial estimate. Awarded as a Direct Award under the Procure Partnerships Professional Services Framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fb85de70-4a72-44f0-97ec-b39984f3c752
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6392c622-b20b-4212-b667-cb372edc04c3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£56,650 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£20,150 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
11 May 2025 - 11 Aug 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

CADENCE PROJECTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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