--- title: "Towns Fund Projects Full Business Case Development Consultancy" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3a83c2d7-2734-4f42-af3f-663412b50fa6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3a83c2d7-2734-4f42-af3f-663412b50fa6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3a83c2d7-2734-4f42-af3f-663412b50fa6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3a83c2d7-2734-4f42-af3f-663412b50fa6.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2021-05-14" --- # Towns Fund Projects Full Business Case Development Consultancy Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3a83c2d7-2734-4f42-af3f-663412b50fa6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3a83c2d7-2734-4f42-af3f-663412b50fa6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3a83c2d7-2734-4f42-af3f-663412b50fa6.json) ## Summary The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is currently seeking a consultancy for the "Towns Fund Projects Full Business Case Development Consultancy". This procurement falls within the industry category of Business Development Consultancy Services, with an estimated maximum contract value of £150,000. The tender period ends on 11th June 2021 at 15:00hrs, and the associated contract is anticipated to commence on 28th June 2021 and conclude by 31st March 2022. The project is situated in the West Midlands, specifically targeting the towns of Rowley Regis, Smethwick, and West Bromwich, which are poised for transformation and regeneration backed by significant government funding. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for consulting firms specialised in business development and project management. Companies with expertise in developing full business cases within the public sector, especially those familiar with planning, regeneration, and enterprise infrastructure, will be well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this tender could significantly enhance a firm's growth prospects by positioning them alongside the council and contributing to impactful municipal projects. ## Notice Towns Fund Projects Full Business Case Development Consultancy Located in the West Midlands, Sandwell is a Metropolitan Borough in the Black Country, which is made up of six towns - Oldbury, Rowley Regis, Smethwick, Tipton, Wednesbury and West Bromwich. The borough has excellent access to the national motorway network with five junctions feeding in to the M5 and M6 motorways serving the South West, South East and North West regions of the UK. As Sandwell Council embarks on an exciting period of transformation, inward investment and expansion a superb opportunity to secure funding from Towns Fund in three of our six towns has arisen. The Government invited Rowley Regis, Smethwick and West Bromwich to put forward bids for up to PS25m each of funding to deliver interventions in planning and regeneration, skills and enterprise infrastructure, and connectivity (transport and digital). Rowley Regis, Smethwick and West Bromwich submitted their Town Investment Plans in October 2020 and PS67.5m of investment has been conditionally offered by Government. The projects now need to be developed to Full Business Cases. This opportunity is for a consultancy to work alongside the council and partners to develop the Full Business Cases and Summary Document submissions for 6 of the 17 projects contained within the Town Investment Plans, and support as outlined below. A flexible approach is essential to respond to guidance released by MHCLG and the nature of working in a partnership environment. Maximum Contract Value: PS150,000 inclusive of PS15K cap for day rates 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. From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to the ITT and other related documents. 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: Friday 11 June 2021 at 15:00hrs Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26b7c364-4d34-4ead-b8b4-0e9b1365e3f2 | | 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 | 14 May 2021 | | Submission deadline | 11 Jun 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 28 Jun 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £150,000 | | 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 | 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) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 72224000 - Project management consultancy services - 79411100 - Business development consultancy services ## Release History - 14 May 2021 at 11:42 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26b7c364-4d34-4ead-b8b4-0e9b1365e3f2 - 14 May 2021 at 11:42 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26b7c364-4d34-4ead-b8b4-0e9b1365e3f2 - 14 May 2021 at 11:18 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26b7c364-4d34-4ead-b8b4-0e9b1365e3f2 - 14 May 2021 at 11:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26b7c364-4d34-4ead-b8b4-0e9b1365e3f2 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26b7c364-4d34-4ead-b8b4-0e9b1365e3f2 14th May 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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