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Developing a vision, strategy and operational model for a West Midlands Creative and Cultural Industries Cluster (CCI)

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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21 Nov 2025 at 15:03

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, managed by the West Midlands Combined Authority, centred around developing a vision, strategy, and operational model for a Creative and Cultural Industries Cluster in the West Midlands. This contract falls under the services category, specifically targeting research and development services and related consultancy work. The process reached the award stage with METRO DYNAMICS LIMITED being selected as the supplier. The procurement method utilised was limited competition, indicating a below-threshold status. The contract commenced on 21st November 2025 and is set to conclude on 28th February 2026, with a total value of £39,600, including VAT. The award took place in Birmingham, UK, marking the culmination of this targeted exercise in fostering regional cultural growth.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in consultancy and strategy development within the creative and cultural sectors. Companies with expertise in research and development services could particularly benefit from engaging in similar tenders to leverage regional strategies into new business ventures. SMEs like METRO DYNAMICS LIMITED showcased their capability to align with governmental strategic objectives, illustrating the potential for similar businesses to expand their portfolio through such collaborative projects. Firms aiming to specialise in public sector innovation and development could find opportunities in engaging with public authorities like the West Midlands Combined Authority, contributing to dynamic cultural change within the UK regions.

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Notice Title

Developing a vision, strategy and operational model for a West Midlands Creative and Cultural Industries Cluster (CCI)

Notice Description

The West Midlands Combined Authority is looking to recruit and organisation to support the development of a refreshed vision, strategy and high-level operational model for a West Midlands Creative Industries Cluster.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e67a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076115-2025
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

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£33,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
21 Nov 2025 - 28 Feb 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

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