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Thrive at College - Programme Support

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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07 Mar 2025 at 10:26

Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority has awarded a contract titled "Thrive at College - Programme Support" under the industry category of services, specifically focusing on business and management consultancy services. The project is located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom, with the Centre for Mental Health Training Ltd selected as the supplier. The procurement process has gone through the award stage, with the contract being signed on 17 February 2025 and active from 18 February 2025 to 31 December 2025. The procurement was below the threshold and executed through a limited competition method, resulting in a contract value of £83,945.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in programme and consultancy services to gain visibility and credibility by collaborating with a significant governmental authority. Companies with expertise in mental health programme support, particularly those that can offer innovative and effective solutions in an educational setting, would find this contract highly beneficial. The procurement's focus on limited competition also suggests opportunities for niche consultancy firms to excel in securing such government contracts, potentially opening further business avenues in public sector engagements.

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Notice Title

Thrive at College - Programme Support

Notice Description

Programme Support for the Thrive at College pilot programme.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ea65
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008308-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£83,945 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
18 Feb 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Newtown
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CENTRE FOR MENTAL HEALTH TRAINING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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