--- title: "Business Support Administration - For West Midlands Combined Authority" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3936e50f-f2b9-409f-9570-39cfea9d4870" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3936e50f-f2b9-409f-9570-39cfea9d4870" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3936e50f-f2b9-409f-9570-39cfea9d4870.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3936e50f-f2b9-409f-9570-39cfea9d4870.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY" published: "2018-11-19" --- # Business Support Administration - For West Midlands Combined Authority Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3936e50f-f2b9-409f-9570-39cfea9d4870 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3936e50f-f2b9-409f-9570-39cfea9d4870) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3936e50f-f2b9-409f-9570-39cfea9d4870.json) ## Summary The West Midlands Combined Authority is seeking to engage suppliers for the "Business Support Administration" project, aimed at providing a range of services critical to the region's small businesses. The procurement process is currently at the Tender stage, with the closing date for submissions set for Wednesday, 12th December 2018 at 12 Noon. The contract, once awarded, is expected to commence on 1st January 2019 and last for three years, covering services primarily classified under accounting and auditing. The geographical focus for service delivery will be within the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom, and the procurement method employed is an open procedure, suitable for businesses meeting the relevant qualifications and experience criteria. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in accounting and auditing services, particularly those with experience in financial analysis and business support programmes. Companies that can effectively manage client communications and track service delivery metrics will be particularly well-placed to compete. As this contract emphasises the importance of liaising with the Authority and reporting on progress, businesses that excel in stakeholder engagement and project management will find themselves in a strong position to win this contract and contribute to the economic growth of the West Midlands region. ## Notice West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) requires a suitably experienced and qualified Supplier(s) that can deliver the following activities: 1. Undertake a forensic analysis of statutory accounts, VAT returns, or underlying records for smaller companies to clearly identify lost turnover and the applicable gross profit percentage 2. Directly manage and respond to queries from businesses 3. Maintain records of amounts paid out under the scheme 4. Regularly inform WMCA of the progress of the scheme 5. Liaise with WMCA around and contribute to communication of the scheme It is anticipated that the initial contract will be for a 3 year period post the date of award - see tender documentation for further details. Suppliers are encouraged to provide a quote for the requirements detailed within the Price Schedule (Appendix 2). Suppliers are also invited to quote for additional services that they believe may meet the needs of WMCA*. * Denotes: Whilst Suppliers are encouraged to price for additional services other than those specified the Price Schedule bidders are reminded that these will not form part of the wider evaluation piece (and therefore subsequently not scored). Please ensure that you read the full tender documentation set in full before attempting to respond to this opportunity. Tender documents can be accessed via the following link:- wmca.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html Closing Date for this opportunity is Wednesday 12th December 2018 at 12 Noon. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9ed793b-7f13-44d6-8fd0-b14d759eeb66 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Nov 2018 | | Submission deadline | 12 Dec 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Jan 2019 - 1 Jan 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79210000 - Accounting and auditing services ## Release History - 19 Nov 2018 at 12:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9ed793b-7f13-44d6-8fd0-b14d759eeb66 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9ed793b-7f13-44d6-8fd0-b14d759eeb66 19th November 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.wmca.org.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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