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Evaluation of Cluster development activities

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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29 Jan 2026 at 09:30

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Evaluation of Cluster Development Activities" was conducted by the West Midlands Combined Authority, based in Birmingham, United Kingdom. The contract focuses on services within the evaluation consultancy sector. This tender process, described as 'limited' with 'below threshold - limited competition', has been completed, reaching the award and contract stages. The contract was awarded to ATHEY CONSULTING LIMITED, a small to medium enterprise located in Cambridge, United Kingdom. The contract period runs from 15 January 2026 to 31 March 2026, with a gross contract value of £40,800.

This tender provides an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those experienced in evaluation and cluster programme assessments. Businesses that thrive on dynamic, evaluative projects and have a proven ability to offer formative insights for strategic improvements would be highly suited for similar opportunities. Additionally, companies that can engage in partnerships or as subcontractors with larger consultancies could find significant growth potential in analogous contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Evaluation of Cluster development activities

Notice Description

West Midlands Combined Authority are seeking a consultant to undertake a formative evaluation of the WMCA cluster programme to identify areas for potential future improvement, refine the approach and guide necessary adjustments.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-061187
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007836-2026
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

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£34,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
15 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

ATHEY CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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