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title: "West Midlands Innovation Programme - Virtual Innovation Team - Construction"
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# West Midlands Innovation Programme - Virtual Innovation Team - Construction

Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-23ee99ad-af44-4daa-9494-24e7ccfa104c

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## Summary

The West Midlands Combined Authority has awarded a contract for the "West Midlands Innovation Programme - Virtual Innovation Team - Construction" to The University of Wolverhampton. The procurement is part of the WM Innovation Programme phase 2.0 and involves engaging businesses in innovation across sectors, particularly within the construction industry. The contract value is £50,000 GBP, with a contract period starting on April 1, 2023, and ending on March 31, 2025. The procurement method used was direct, specifically a Single tender action (below threshold). The tender period ended on March 31, 2023. The award was published on April 1, 2023.

This contract awarded by the West Midlands Combined Authority to support innovation in the construction industry presents an opportunity for businesses in the West Midlands region. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in construction consultancy services could benefit from participating in this contract. The University of Wolverhampton, as the awarded supplier, will play a crucial role in driving innovation and growth within the construction industry in the West Midlands. Businesses interested in collaborating with educational institutions and contributing to the development of innovative solutions may find this tender particularly suited to their capabilities.

## Notice

As part of the Virtual Innovation Team at the heart of the Innovative Alliance for the West Midlands (IAWM), supporting the ongoing work of the WM Innovation Programme phase 2.0, the role will focus on engaging businesses in innovation across sectors and particularly with the construction industry. The role is collaborative within the Virtual Innovation Team (VIT), with relevant WMCA personnel and across the wider Innovation Alliance networks, as appropriate. It will help to build and connect the innovative construction industry in the West Midlands across the Primary and Nascent Clusters identified in the WM Plan for Growth.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c70abfd-d038-4812-8f4b-d2af43941205 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Dec 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,000 |
| 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 | WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B19 3SD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Newtown |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE UNIVERSITY OF WOLVERHAMPTON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71530000 - Construction consultancy services

## Release History

- 8 Dec 2023 at 16:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c70abfd-d038-4812-8f4b-d2af43941205

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c70abfd-d038-4812-8f4b-d2af43941205
  8th December 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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