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Residents' Assembly Evaluation

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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17 Feb 2026 at 10:30

Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority has concluded the award stage for the Residents' Assembly Evaluation contract, with services provided by The Young Foundation. This public procurement process utilised a limited competition method due to being below the threshold for standard procurements. The project categorised under business and management consultancy services will be conducted primarily within the West Midlands region. The procurement was formalised under UK legislation 2023/54, and the contract, worth £28,646, is scheduled between 13th February 2026 and 31st July 2027. The evaluation aims to assess the effectiveness of the Residents' Assembly, making it critical for the local authority’s community engagement strategy.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for consultancy firms that specialise in the evaluation of public initiatives and community engagement projects. Business entities equipped with consultancy expertise in the public sector are well-suited to benefit from similar contracts. Large-scale consultants, particularly those with experience in evaluating governance and policy implementation, such as The Young Foundation, can leverage this contract to bolster their portfolio in public sector consultancy. Crafting solutions that enhance the understanding of stakeholder engagement and citizen participation remains a vital avenue for industry growth.

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Notice Title

Residents' Assembly Evaluation

Notice Description

West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) requires requires an independent evaluation of the success of the Residents' Assembly.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0655ab
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014162-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£28,646 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
13 Feb 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 1-2 years
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

THE YOUNG FOUNDATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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