--- title: "Towns Funds Programme Consultancy" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7dc986b6-36c5-4115-a6d4-5036158d0b00" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7dc986b6-36c5-4115-a6d4-5036158d0b00" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7dc986b6-36c5-4115-a6d4-5036158d0b00.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7dc986b6-36c5-4115-a6d4-5036158d0b00.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2019-12-19" --- # Towns Funds Programme Consultancy Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7dc986b6-36c5-4115-a6d4-5036158d0b00 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7dc986b6-36c5-4115-a6d4-5036158d0b00) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7dc986b6-36c5-4115-a6d4-5036158d0b00.json) ## Summary Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is initiating a tender for the "Towns Funds Programme Consultancy" to secure a dedicated consultancy resource for their Towns Fund submission. This tender is categorised under project management consultancy services and is located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is currently active, with a closing date for submissions set for Thursday, 16th January 2020, at 12:00 hours. The anticipated contract period is from 27th January 2020 to 30th June 2020, with a total value of £110,000 and a minimum value of £88,000. The procurement method used is an open procedure, allowing bids for one, two, or all three Town Deal areas: West Bromwich, Rowley Regis, and Smethwick. This tender presents a significant opportunity for consultancy firms, particularly those specialised in project management, financial consultancy, and business development services. With the potential to bid on separate lots based on expertise, businesses that can demonstrate experience in driving town regeneration and managing public funding submissions would be well-suited to compete. Bidders will benefit from participating in this initiative aimed at enhancing local economic growth and developmental strategies within the respective areas of Sandwell Council. ## Notice Towns Funds Programme Consultancy Sandwell Council are seeking an experienced full- time consultancy resource to drive their Towns Fund submission. The requirements are split into 2 parts, further details of this can be found in the Requirements Section (Section 2) It is envisaged that Part 1 of the commission will be from January 2020 to June 2020 (6 months) with a potential 12 months extension to deliver Part 2. Sandwell Council has three 'Towns' eligible for a Town Deal. The Council are looking to appoint consultants to deliver the three bids/ lots. Although this does not need to be one consultancy. Bids can be made for one, two, or all three of the Town Deal areas. However, please submit separate bids for each Area. Lot 1: West Bromwich Lot 2: Rowley Regis Lot 3: Smethwick. Bids will be evaluated on a lot by lot basis. 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. 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: Thursday 16 January 2020 at 12:00hrs 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/d169fbce-16b2-4952-afb0-bfca74e0a13b | | 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 | 19 Dec 2019 | | Submission deadline | 16 Jan 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 27 Jan 2020 - 30 Jun 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £110,000 | | 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 - 66 - Financial and insurance services - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 66171000 - Financial consultancy services - 72224000 - Project management consultancy services - 79411100 - Business development consultancy services ## Release History - 19 Dec 2019 at 11:24 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d169fbce-16b2-4952-afb0-bfca74e0a13b - 19 Dec 2019 at 11:21 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d169fbce-16b2-4952-afb0-bfca74e0a13b - 19 Dec 2019 at 11:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d169fbce-16b2-4952-afb0-bfca74e0a13b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d169fbce-16b2-4952-afb0-bfca74e0a13b 19th December 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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