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title: "WP4037 - Black Country Innovation Delivery Framework - AWARD"
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# WP4037 - Black Country Innovation Delivery Framework - AWARD

Buyer: WALSALL COUNCIL E-TENDERING  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-68f510f3-4eac-4c33-a1ca-fad568b8e3f4

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## Summary

Walsall Council, in collaboration with the Borough Councils of Dudley and Sandwell, has awarded a contract for the "WP4037 - Black Country Innovation Delivery Framework" project. The procurement process falls under the industry category of development consultancy services (CPV: 73220000). The project aims to establish an Innovation Framework and Delivery Plan for the Black Country region, supporting economic growth through innovative strategies. The procurement reached the award stage, with key dates including the tender closing on 16th October 2024 and the contract period spanning from 14th November 2024 to 31st March 2025. The buyer is Walsall Council, with the supplier being Urban Foresight Limited, and the contract value is GBP 85,250.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in innovation, business, and management consultancy. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with capability in research and development consultancy services are well-suited to capitalise on such projects. The project will foster collaboration with local authorities and partner organisations, providing a platform for businesses to contribute to regional economic growth initiatives. The open procurement method ensures a transparent selection process, allowing eligible businesses to compete fairly for this valuable contract opportunity.

## Notice

The Borough Councils of Dudley, Sandwell and Walsall are seeking to commission an organisation to establish an Innovation Framework and Delivery Plan for the Black Country to be delivered by the local authorities and partner organisations. This framework and delivery plan will complement the Place-based Strategies and Local Growth Plans currently under development by local authorities and the West Midlands Combined Authority by outlining the role of innovation in supporting economic growth. The Innovation Framework and Delivery Plan will be developed through methods such as (but not limited to) a literature/evidence base review, analysis of internal business support and regeneration documentation, and a detailed consultation and engagement process with relevant stakeholders, businesses and associated agencies which will form short, medium and long-term programmes to be delivered. Input on the appropriate methodology to pursue is also welcomed through the tender process. The funding of this project is through the following funding streams: Sandwell - Global West Midlands Fund Walsall/Dudley - UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/158d6013-2d11-4bbf-a940-5c0aaa83c908 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 14 Nov 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £85,250 |
| 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 | WALSALL COUNCIL E-TENDERING |
| Locality | WEST MIDLANDS |
| Post town | Walsall |
| Postcode | WS1 1TP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG38 Walsall |
| Local authority | Walsall |
| Electoral ward | St Matthew's |
| Westminster constituency | Walsall and Bloxwich |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | URBAN FORESIGHT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 73220000 - Development consultancy services
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 3 Dec 2024 at 09:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/158d6013-2d11-4bbf-a940-5c0aaa83c908

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/158d6013-2d11-4bbf-a940-5c0aaa83c908
  3rd December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.walsall.gov.uk/

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