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Consultancy support for the development and delivery of the WMCA priority place creative cluster business case

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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23 Sep 2025 at 10:13

Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority has recently completed a procurement process for consultancy services described as "Consultancy support for the development and delivery of the WMCA priority place creative cluster business case." This contract involves developing a business case that aligns with both national and regional strategies in the creative industries. The procurement was conducted under a "limited" method, indicating limited competition and was awarded on the 22nd of September 2025, to Metro Dynamics Limited. The project will primarily take place in the West Midlands and is scheduled to conclude by the 31st of January 2026. The total contract value is set at £69,600, of which £58,000 accounts for the net contract amount excluding taxes.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in development consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in the creative industries and policy alignment. Given its requirements and the nature of the project, SMEs and consultancies with a regional focus or an ability to integrate national creative industry strategies with regional policies would find this tender suitable. Companies aiming to expand their portfolio in government consulting, particularly within the UK public authority framework, would find this project beneficial for growth and establishment within such niches.

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Notice Title

Consultancy support for the development and delivery of the WMCA priority place creative cluster business case

Notice Description

West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) are looking to appoint a supplier to develop and deliver a full business case for Creative Places Growth Fund. This business case must align with the national strategy identified in the UK Government's Creative Industries Sector Plan (2025) and West Midlands regional policy.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059fee
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058811-2025
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73220000 - Development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£58,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
21 Sep 2025 - 31 Jan 2026 1-6 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

METRO DYNAMICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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