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title: "Leadership of the Logistics & Distribution Cluster for the West Midlands"
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# Leadership of the Logistics & Distribution Cluster for the West Midlands

Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-791137c6-c987-4451-8fe2-5f4ae7f16dd0

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## Summary

The West Midlands Combined Authority has commissioned and awarded a contract for the "Leadership of the Logistics & Distribution Cluster for the West Midlands." This procurement, classified under Transport systems consultancy services, was conducted via a competitive quotation method suitable for SMEs and VCSEs. The authority awarded the contract to Connected Places Catapult on 10th September 2024, with the contract period running from 30th September 2024 to 31st March 2025. The project, valued at £72,560 GBP, aims to advance the logistics and distribution sector in the West Midlands, with operations based in Birmingham (postal code B19 3SD). The procurement was part of a tender process that concluded on 21st August 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in transport systems consultancy, especially those focusing on innovative logistics and distribution solutions. The project seeks to enhance productivity and innovation within the logistics cluster, presenting a valuable opportunity for businesses to engage in advancements that could lead to long-term growth and increased market positioning. Ideal candidates for this contract are organisations experienced in representing and promoting logistics interests, particularly smaller enterprises and voluntary sector entities that can offer tailored, innovative solutions to meet the cluster's evolving needs.

## Notice

An RfQ was developed to commisson an organisation to be the distinct logistics and distribution cluster lead for the West Midlands. The primary objective shall be to represent, promote, and advance the interests of the logistics cluster in line with and building on our existing Steering Group structure. The innovation and business growth aspect can add most value in this commission, setting out the opportunities and needs of different types of logistics businesses to innovate, move up value chains and ultimately become more productive.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a8246ae-1f4e-41d8-b538-5db12bd32615 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 29 Sep 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £72,560 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £72,560 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CONNECTED PLACES CATAPULT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services

## Release History

- 5 Dec 2024 at 15:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a8246ae-1f4e-41d8-b538-5db12bd32615

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a8246ae-1f4e-41d8-b538-5db12bd32615
  5th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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