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Employment Support & Supported Employment Cross-Programme Evaluation

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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31 Mar 2026 at 09:34

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Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority has completed the procurement for the "Employment Support & Supported Employment Cross-Programme Evaluation" initiative. This tender sought to commission an independent evaluation aimed at improving employment support across the region's seven metropolitan boroughs. Classified under the services category, the contract was awarded on 31 March 2026, following a limited competition procurement process. The evaluation period commenced on 16 March 2026 and is scheduled to conclude on 31 October 2026, with the total contract value amounting to £173,280 GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in evaluation consultancy services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like York Consulting, which was awarded this contract. SME consultants with expertise in employment programme evaluations, especially those with experience in public sector projects within the UK, are well-suited to participate in such procurements. Businesses operating within the West Midlands can leverage this programme to expand their presence and develop strategic partnerships with public authorities, enhancing their portfolio and visibility in the market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Employment Support & Supported Employment Cross-Programme Evaluation

Notice Description

Commissioning of an independent evaluation for West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) for - Supported Employment - for people who are in work to help them to sustain their employment. And Employment Support - supporting people who are out of work with a range of health-related challenges to help them into employment. These programmes run across WMCA's seven constituent metropolitan boroughs.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0678af
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029481-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£144,400 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
16 Mar 2026 - 31 Oct 2026 6-12 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

YORK CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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