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Inclusive Communities Approach Household Survey in the West Midlands

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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29 Jan 2026 at 10:16

Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority has completed a procurement process for the "Inclusive Communities Approach Household Survey" in the West Midlands, classified under research and development consultancy services. This contract, using a limited procurement method below threshold with limited competition, was active from 14th January 2026 to 31st March 2026. The contract, valued at approximately £52,753.20 in total, was awarded to MEL RESEARCH LIMITED, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in Birmingham. This project contributes to the consultancy services industry within the geographic region identified as UKG31 in the West Midlands.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, especially for consultancy services providing research and development. Given the nature of the project, organisations with expertise in community engagement and survey execution in public service contexts, particularly SMEs, would find this opportunity well-suited for bidding. As the initiative focuses on inclusivity and community analysis, businesses with relevant experience in social research and policy advisory stand to benefit by participating in similar future tenders. This type of procurement facilitates strengthening ties with governmental bodies and offers visibility to businesses adept in such complex public sector projects.

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Notice Title

Inclusive Communities Approach Household Survey in the West Midlands

Notice Description

Provision of consultancy services for delivery of an inclusive communities approach household survey in the West Midlands

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06119c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007875-2026
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£43,961 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
14 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

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

MEL RESEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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