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# Mini Competition for Development of a Medium Term Financial Strategy and Plan - AWARD

Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-16ee8c4c-6e55-46e4-95a6-b2a4465166be

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## Summary

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council (SMBC) has awarded a contract for the development of a Medium Term Financial Strategy and Plan to Newton Consulting Limited. This procurement process falls under the business development consultancy services category and is classified as complex and transformative in nature. The contract, procured through an open procedure via the Crown Commercial Services Management Consultancy Framework (MCF3) Lot 3, was finalized on 18 October 2024. The contract began on 14 October 2024 and will end on 30 November 2024, with the project taking place in the West Midlands, UK. Sandwell MBC used their In-tend e-Tendering System for this process, with responses required by 18 September 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in financial and business consultancy services, particularly those experienced in technical analysis and transformational projects. The project’s focus on developing a financial strategy for SMBC positions it as an attractive opportunity for firms looking to expand their portfolios within public sector financial planning. Moreover, the successful completion of this project could enhance a firm's reputation in handling complex and large-scale consultancy projects, opening doors for future contracts in similar areas. While the competition was open, it was particularly suited for experienced, large consultancy firms not classified as SMEs or VCSEs.

## Notice

Development of a Medium Term Financial Strategy and Plan This is a Mini Competition via the Crown Commercial Services Management Consultancy Framework Three (MCF3) Lot 3: Complex & Transformation, agreement number RM6187. Expressions of interest were carried out on 22 July 2024 to suppliers on the Management Consultancy Framework Three (MCF3) Lot 3: Complex & Transformation. Suppliers who responded to the Expressions of interest and meet the requirements set out in 4.7 of the Expressions of EOI were scored a Pass and Invited to participate in a Mini-Competition exercise. The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. In Order To View and Submit a Tender, you will be required to' Opt-In'. For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the 'Guidance for Suppliers' section of the website. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. If you require further assistance in respect of the system please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810. Closing date: Wednesday 18 September 2024 at 15:00hrs

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c980fea0-bbfa-4e9c-b08b-ca88e155329c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 13 Oct 2024 - 30 Nov 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £151,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | WEST MIDLANDS |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B69 3DB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG37 Sandwell |
| Local authority | Sandwell |
| Electoral ward | Oldbury |
| Westminster constituency | West Bromwich |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NEWTON CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 66171000 - Financial consultancy services
- 71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services
- 79411100 - Business development consultancy services

## Release History

- 11 Nov 2024 at 13:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c980fea0-bbfa-4e9c-b08b-ca88e155329c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c980fea0-bbfa-4e9c-b08b-ca88e155329c
  11th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc

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