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Provision of services to transition strategic outline case for regional BNG habitat bank and delivery vehicle to business justification case

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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09 Dec 2025 at 15:12

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process undertaken by the West Midlands Combined Authority involved the award of a contract titled "Provision of services to transition strategic outline case for regional BNG habitat bank and delivery vehicle to business justification case". This falls under the industry category of business development consultancy services and is located in the United Kingdom, specifically within the West Midlands region. The procurement stage has been completed, with the contract being signed on 8th December 2025 and set to last until 18th September 2026. This process followed a limited procurement method, indicating below-threshold competition.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the consultancy services field, particularly those with expertise in establishing BNG habitat banks and operating frameworks such as Special Purpose Vehicles for local governments. SMEs, like ENVIRONMENTAL FINANCE LIMITED, who secured this contract, would find this tender especially attractive given the specific knowledge required and the limited competition setup. Engaging in such projects can significantly enhance a company's portfolio and open up further opportunities in the public sector within environmental and consultancy services domains.

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Notice Title

Provision of services to transition strategic outline case for regional BNG habitat bank and delivery vehicle to business justification case

Notice Description

The WMCA requires consultancy services from an organisation with knowledge and experience in establishing BNG habitat banks and operating structures such as Special Purpose Vehicles for local government.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f1eb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081115-2025
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
£65,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
8 Dec 2025 - 18 Sep 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

ENVIRONMENTAL FINANCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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