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Recruitment of a cluster lead organisation

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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04 Sep 2025 at 10:23

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by the West Midlands Combined Authority, involved the recruitment of a cluster lead organisation under the project titled "Recruitment of a cluster lead organisation". This initiative falls under the services category, specifically focusing on business development consultancy services. The procurement, aimed at supporting the West Midlands Future Homes Cluster, concluded its award stage and resulted in a contract with CAST CONSULT LIMITED. The contract commenced on 2nd September 2025 and is set to end on 31st March 2026. The procurement method employed was limited competition below the threshold, situated in Birmingham, within the UKG region. Key dates include the contract signing on 2nd September 2025, reflecting an efficient timeline from award to implementation.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for consultancy businesses specialising in business development, particularly within the housing sector, to expand their portfolio by participating in innovative and regionally significant projects. Firms like CAST CONSULT LIMITED, an SME in Dartford, exemplify the type of business well-suited to such opportunities, evidencing that agile and specialised consultants can effectively compete for and secure valuable service contracts with sub-central government authorities. Engaging in these tenders allows businesses not only to grow but to contribute to regional development initiatives, enhancing their market reputation and expertise.

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Notice Title

Recruitment of a cluster lead organisation

Notice Description

The West Midlands Combined Authority is interested in recruiting an organisation to become the lead cluster organisation to support the creation and formulation of the West Midlands Future Homes Cluster

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0593e8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053834-2025
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
£74,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 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

CAST CONSULT

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