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Evaluation of the WMCA's culture and creative infrastructure programme

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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17 Apr 2026 at 08:05

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Summary of the contracting process

West Midlands Combined Authority has successfully concluded a procurement process, awarding a contract for the evaluation of its Culture and Creative Infrastructure Programme. This contract falls under the services category and employs the limited procurement method, indicative of below-threshold, limited competition. The contract has been awarded to BURNS OWENS PARTNERSHIP LIMITED, a London-based SME. With the award stage completed and the contract actively in progress, the evaluation consultancy services will be delivered within the West Midlands region from 15th April 2026 to 31st December 2027. The contract is valued at £44,600 net, with a gross amount of £53,520.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for consultancy firms focused on the evaluation of cultural and creative infrastructures, particularly those in the SME sector. By engaging with local government initiatives, businesses can strengthen their regional presence and expand their portfolio in public sector services. The limited competition nature of this tender suggests that businesses familiar with targeted procurement methods stand a better chance at securing such contracts. Moreover, firms with expertise in evaluation consultancy can leverage this opportunity to fortify their standing in the industry while contributing to the strategic development of regional culture programmes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Evaluation of the WMCA's culture and creative infrastructure programme

Notice Description

WMCA are looking to procure a consultancy company to perform an evaluation of the Culture and Creative Infrastructure Programme.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0684bd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034956-2026
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
£44,600 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
14 Apr 2026 - 31 Dec 2027 1-2 years
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

BURNS OWENS PARTNERSHIP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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