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title: "Design and delivery of the WMCA 'Future Boards Accelerator Programme'"
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# Design and delivery of the WMCA 'Future Boards Accelerator Programme'

Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-34b9d4cf-7e3e-4b32-967b-2e805bc418b2

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## Summary

The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) has completed the procurement process for the design and delivery of the 'Future Boards Accelerator Programme', a project aimed at supporting underrepresented individuals in arts and heritage sector boards. This tender, classified under Business and Management Consultancy Services (CPV 79400000), was conducted through a competitive quotation process below threshold and was awarded to People Make It Work LTD. The project, valued at £73,620, will be delivered in the West Midlands region and carries a contract period from 27 June 2024 to 31 January 2025. Key dates included the tender end date of 1 April 2024 and the contract award date of 1 April 2024.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in training and development, particularly those focused on diversity and board representation in the arts and cultural sectors. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts, given the nature of the programme and the procurement method used. By engaging in such projects, businesses can establish themselves as key players in facilitating diverse leadership in arts and heritage organisations, thereby fostering professional growth and expanding their market reach within the public sector.

## Notice

An RFQ was issued to procure an organisation to plan and deliver the 'Future Boards Accelerator' Programme on behalf of the WMCA, as part of the CWGLEF. Providers were invited to submit a quotation for the design & delivery of the 'Future Boards Accelerator' training programme to support people currently underrepresented in arts and heritage sector boards to gain the skills and confidence to do this. This programme is an extension of a previous pilot completed in 2023. In addition, the provider will also design and deliver a series of training events to arts & cultural sector organisations on how to better new board members from different backgrounds and lived experience.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/afd6a613-2909-469f-a4a4-af87e6846ced |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | 26 Jun 2024 - 31 Jan 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £73,620 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £73,620 |
| 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 | PEOPLE MAKE IT WORK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 8 Aug 2024 at 11:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/afd6a613-2909-469f-a4a4-af87e6846ced

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/afd6a613-2909-469f-a4a4-af87e6846ced
  8th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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