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Executive Support for Create Central

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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07 Aug 2025 at 14:08

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process, initiated by the West Midlands Combined Authority located in Birmingham, UK, pertains to a contract titled "Executive Support for Create Central." This falls under the industry category of services, specifically business development consultancy services. The procurement method employed was a limited competition approach, with the process now at the award stage. The contract was awarded to The Operations People Limited on 6th August 2025 and is set to run until 31st March 2026, with a possible extension to 31st May 2026, allowing for adjustments due to potential delays in related projects. The contract holds a gross value of £69,000.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), particularly those specialising in consultancy and business development services, as evidenced by the award to a company of SME scale. Businesses with expertise in creative industries consultancy, particularly those capable of providing executive-level leadership support, stand to gain valuable experience and reputation enhancement by competing for similar contracts. The procurement, based in the UK’s West Midlands region, underscores the region's commitment to fostering creative industry clusters, thereby offering a practical avenue for businesses aiming to expand their footprint in the public sector landscape.

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Notice Title

Executive Support for Create Central

Notice Description

The West Midlands Combined Authority is interested in recruiting an organisation to provide Executive Leadership Support to Create Central, the West Midlands Creative Industries Cluster.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058389
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046985-2025
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
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£57,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
5 Aug 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 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

THE OPERATIONS PEOPLE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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