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title: "FutureFest Feasibility Study"
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buyer: "WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY"
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# FutureFest Feasibility Study

Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-84069972-8cac-44c2-a093-115008492ffd

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## Summary

The West Midlands Combined Authority has awarded a contract for a feasibility study for the FutureFest Creative/Tech festival, aimed at promoting the West Midlands region and attracting investment. The procurement, valued at £42,920, falls under the "Research consultancy services" industry category and is set in Birmingham, postcode B19 3SD. The process reached the award stage, with the tender period ending on 20th September 2024, and the contract running from 30th September 2024 to 30th November 2024. This competitive quotation (below threshold) procurement method targeted SMEs and VCSEs, offering an opportunity for diverse participation.

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities for consultancies specialising in research and feasibility studies, particularly those with experience in the creative and technology sectors. As the West Midlands seeks to elevate its profile through FutureFest, successful bidders can leverage this project to showcase their expertise and foster long-term engagements with the regional authority. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) were considered suitable, making this an excellent opportunity for organisations looking to expand their portfolio and impact within the region.

## Notice

An RFQ was developed to commision a consultancy to produce a feasiblity study for a Creative/Tech festival in the West Midlands. This festival would follow a similar guise to other international festivals such as South by South West in America, and would be a vehicle to promote the region, and attract investment, as well as support the West Midlands Growth Plan.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36d71dee-a42c-4097-9fd8-f12a31888baa |
| 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 | 6 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 29 Sep 2024 - 30 Nov 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £42,920 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £42,920 |
| 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 | BOP CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73210000 - Research consultancy services

## Release History

- 6 Dec 2024 at 09:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36d71dee-a42c-4097-9fd8-f12a31888baa

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36d71dee-a42c-4097-9fd8-f12a31888baa
  6th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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