Planning

Webcasting Services

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Planning

06 Aug 2025 at 10:21

Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) is planning the procurement of Webcasting Services aimed at enhancing the delivery and management of public meetings, thereby increasing accessibility for members and the public. This initiative, currently at the planning stage, is anticipated to align with forthcoming legislative changes in local government protocols. The procurement process falls under the services category, with a gross budget of £180,000 and is set to span from December 1, 2025, to May 31, 2026. As part of the pre-market engagement phase, a questionnaire relating to the project has been made available through WMCA’s Bravo e-tendering portal, with responses due by August 22, 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses that specialise in IT services, webcasting technology, and related software solutions. Companies proficient in consulting, software development, or managing internet support services are well-suited to supply the required systems. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate due to suitability preferences, potentially enabling them to expand their services within the local government sector. Interested parties can influence the procurement strategy by participating in the WMCA’s pre-market engagement, thereby gaining insight into and positioning themselves for future announcements expected by October 31, 2025.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Webcasting Services

Notice Description

West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) is currently reviewing its on-site facilities for the delivery and management of public meetings to improve accessibility for members, and visibility to the public, in advance of proposed legislative changes to meeting protocols, as directed by the UK Government's recent consultation on remote attendance and proxy voting in local government. Through conducting this pre-market engagement, WMCA is seeking to gain a better understanding of the systems and services currently in the marketplace to provide quality webcasting services for local authority meetings, including the ability to manage proxy voting and to accommodate accessibility requirements. WMCA intend to circulate a questionnaire through Bravo (WMCA e-tendering portal), allowing you to provide more information about your interest and comment on the proposed approach. Portal Website: https://wmca.bravosolution.co.uk Pre Market Engagement Title: Pre Market Engagement Webcasting Services Bravo Solution Project Reference: PQQ_258

Planning Information

WMCA intend to circulate a questionnaire through Bravo (WMCA e-tendering portal), allowing you to provide more information about your interest and comment on the proposed approach. Portal Website: https://wmca.bravosolution.co.uk Pre Market Engagement Title: Pre Market Engagement Webcasting Services Bravo Solution Project Reference: PQQ_258

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058246
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046439-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

30237240 - Web camera

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 31 May 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Newtown
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

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