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title: "Provision of Grant Management Services for the CWGLEF Activate Grants Programme"
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# Provision of Grant Management Services for the CWGLEF Activate Grants Programme

Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-74241fc6-a392-4c76-b8be-ac897adfda85

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## Summary

The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) has completed the procurement process for the "Provision of Grant Management Services for the CWGLEF Activate Grants Programme". This contract falls under the business and management consultancy services category and is specifically aimed at the West Midlands region, United Kingdom. The procurement method used was a limited competitive quotation, below the threshold. The tender period concluded on 5th July 2024, with the contract set to run from 10th September 2024 to 31st January 2025. The total contract value is £70,000. The awarded contract was published on 27th November 2024, and the supplier is Smarter Society Limited.

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) with expertise in grant management and business consultancy. The project includes planning, designing, launching, and delivering the Activate Grants Programme, along with managing and evaluating the grants. Additionally, the supplier will facilitate networking events, which can foster strategic partnerships and business expansion. Businesses experienced in managing grant programmes within the given timeframe and budget can greatly benefit from similar future opportunities.

## Notice

An RFQ was issued to procure an organisation to plan and deliver the ACTIVATE Grants Programme on behalf of the WMCA, as part of the CWGLEF. The provider has submitted a proposal for the planning and design of the grants programme, the launch and delivery of the programme, and the contracting, management, and evaluation of all grants throughout the second half of 2024. In addition, the provider will deliver networking and events through the programme.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/afa755c2-7a49-4b2a-a874-521e7ad0f3ac |
| 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 | 27 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 9 Sep 2024 - 31 Jan 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £70,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £70,000 |
| 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 | SMARTER SOCIETY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 27 Nov 2024 at 15:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/afa755c2-7a49-4b2a-a874-521e7ad0f3ac

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/afa755c2-7a49-4b2a-a874-521e7ad0f3ac
  27th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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