--- title: "Quotation for Facilitation Support of a Borough Conference" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-525a0be1-7353-460d-90a5-01a43555e498" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-525a0be1-7353-460d-90a5-01a43555e498" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-525a0be1-7353-460d-90a5-01a43555e498.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-525a0be1-7353-460d-90a5-01a43555e498.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2019-03-08" --- # Quotation for Facilitation Support of a Borough Conference Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-525a0be1-7353-460d-90a5-01a43555e498 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-525a0be1-7353-460d-90a5-01a43555e498) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-525a0be1-7353-460d-90a5-01a43555e498.json) ## Summary The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking quotations for facilitation support for a Borough Conference scheduled for July 2019. This procurement process is currently at the Tender stage and is classified under the services industry, specifically focusing on event services, research and development consultancy, and website operation host services. Interested parties must submit their quotations by the deadline on Wednesday 20th March 2019, at 15:00 hours. The tendering process is being conducted through the In-tend e-Tendering System, where interested suppliers can register and express their interest. This opportunity presents significant business growth potential, particularly for firms specialising in event management, facilitation services, and consultancy. Companies with strengths in strategic planning and stakeholder engagement will find themselves well-positioned to compete for this contract. By successfully securing this tender, businesses can not only enhance their portfolio but also establish long-term relationships with the local council and other stakeholders involved in the Vision 2030 initiative. ## Notice In Sandwell, we have spent some time over the last 18 months developing a Vision 2030 with our partners and residents and have done a great deal of engagement to build our relationships. Now is the time to turn all those conversations into priorities and joint action. To this end, we are planning to hold a Borough Conference in July 2019 (c.100 people) to bring together partners across the borough and jointly agree actions for the next few years. We are seeking to employ facilitation for this important event to: 1. Support the council and partners in designing and planning for the event 2. To facilitate conversations and debate on the day with the aim of arriving at priorities and joint areas of action 3. To feedback the results of the Conference in the form of a report and present the findings to our partnership meeting 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 Quotation or other related documents. To submit a quotation 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 20th March 2019 at 15:00hrs. Additional information: The Quotation Document(s) will be made available to suppliers who Express Interest on the Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council Tendering Portal. To access the portal please click the following link https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc You will be required to log into an existing account or register a new one. Once logged in, from the top menu bar click on "Tenders" to list all the current opportunities. Once you have found the relevant opportunity you should click on "View Details" in order to Express Interest. Closing date for submission of quotations is Wednesday 20th March 2019 no later than 15.00hrs. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a66a8964-5574-4e82-81c3-da67ed5c9f8f | | 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 | 8 Mar 2019 | | Submission deadline | 20 Mar 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 22 Mar 2019 - 31 Jul 2019 | | 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 | 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 - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 72415000 - World wide web (www) site operation host services - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services - 73210000 - Research consultancy services - 73220000 - Development consultancy services - 79952000 - Event services ## Release History - 8 Mar 2019 at 14:50 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a66a8964-5574-4e82-81c3-da67ed5c9f8f - 8 Mar 2019 at 14:40 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a66a8964-5574-4e82-81c3-da67ed5c9f8f - 8 Mar 2019 at 14:40 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a66a8964-5574-4e82-81c3-da67ed5c9f8f - 8 Mar 2019 at 14:40 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a66a8964-5574-4e82-81c3-da67ed5c9f8f - 8 Mar 2019 at 14:40 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a66a8964-5574-4e82-81c3-da67ed5c9f8f - 8 Mar 2019 at 14:40 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a66a8964-5574-4e82-81c3-da67ed5c9f8f - 8 Mar 2019 at 14:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a66a8964-5574-4e82-81c3-da67ed5c9f8f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a66a8964-5574-4e82-81c3-da67ed5c9f8f 8th March 2019 - 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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