--- title: "Development of Sandwell's Place Based Strategy" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-87416792-cb9f-4fcd-bbe2-86fc5a2fabeb" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-87416792-cb9f-4fcd-bbe2-86fc5a2fabeb" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-87416792-cb9f-4fcd-bbe2-86fc5a2fabeb.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-87416792-cb9f-4fcd-bbe2-86fc5a2fabeb.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2024-05-02" --- # Development of Sandwell's Place Based Strategy Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-87416792-cb9f-4fcd-bbe2-86fc5a2fabeb [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-87416792-cb9f-4fcd-bbe2-86fc5a2fabeb) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-87416792-cb9f-4fcd-bbe2-86fc5a2fabeb.json) ## Summary The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council has issued a tender for the Development of Sandwell's Place Based Strategy. The procurement process involves the production of a strategic plan for submission by 26 June 2024. Aligned with the WMCA's Single Settlement guidelines, this consultancy opportunity aims to drive inclusive economic growth. The tender is currently in the planning stage with a closing date set for 17th May 2024, offering business opportunities in business analysis consultancy services and related research and development services in the West Midlands region. This tender by the Sandwell Council presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in business analysis consultancy and research and development services to contribute to the region's economic growth. The procurement method is open, allowing a wide range of businesses to participate. The contract period spans from 27th May to 26th July 2024, providing a timeline for interested parties to engage with the opportunity effectively. For companies looking to expand their services in the West Midlands, this tender represents a strategic avenue for growth through collaboration with a public entity committed to fostering local development. ## Notice Objectives ? Produce a Place Based Strategy for Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council for submission to the WMCA by 26 June 2024. Background Aligned to the Single Settlement and West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) trailblazer deeper devolution deal, announced in Spring 2023; the WMCA Single Settlement Working Paper, outlined that West Midlands Local Authorities would be required to develop Place Based Strategies - Sandwell Council are now looking to appoint consultancy support to deliver our Place Based Strategy. The 'single settlement' was one of the significant commitments in the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) trailblazer deeper devolution deal announced at the 2023 Spring Budget. In March 2024 the WMCA Board agreed to enter a Single Settlement MoU with Government. At every Spending Review, WMCA will be allocated a single funding settlement for local transport, adult skills, housing and regeneration, local growth and place, and retrofitting buildings (retrofitting is on a pilot basis). This consolidated funding will replace the individual grants the region currently receives from HMG relating to the functions of the single settlement. Where an individual fund is within scope of the single settlement, WMCA and its constituent local authorities will not need to - nor be able to - bid to government for an additional share beyond what we will be directly allocated as part of the Spending Review process. The single settlement represents a significant change to how the region will receive funding from HMG for the relevant functions. It will enable Local Authorities, including Sandwell, to develop place-based strategies, which will set out how the functions of the single settlement, and other sources of public and private investment, will come together in places to drive inclusive economic growth over the long-term. 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. In Order To View and Submit a Tender, you will be required to' Opt-In'. 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: 17th May 2024 at 17:00hrs Additional information: Objectives ? Produce a Place Based Strategy for Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council for submission to the WMCA by 26 June 2024. Background Aligned to the Single Settlement and West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) trailblazer deeper devolution deal, announced in Spring 2023; the WMCA Single Settlement Working Paper, outlined that West Midlands Local Authorities would be required to develop Place Based Strategies - Sandwell Council are now looking to appoint consultancy support to deliver our Place Based Strategy. The 'single settlement' was one of the significant commitments in the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) trailblazer deeper devolution deal announced at the 2023 Spring Budget. In March 2024 the WMCA Board agreed to enter a Single Settlement MoU with Government. At every Spending Review, WMCA will be allocated a single funding settlement for local transport, adult skills, housing and regeneration, local growth and place, and retrofitting buildings (retrofitting is on a pilot basis). This consolidated funding will replace the individual grants the region currently receives from HMG relating to the functions of the single settlement. Where an individual fund is within scope of the single settlement, WMCA and its constituent local authorities will not need to - nor be able to - bid to government for an additional share beyond what we will be directly allocated as part of the Spending Review process. The single settlement represents a significant change to how the region will receive funding from HMG for the relevant functions. It will enable Local Authorities, including Sandwell, to develop place-based strategies, which will set out how the functions of the single settlement, and other sources of public and private investment, will come together in places to drive inclusive economic growth over the long-term. 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. In Order To View and Submit a Tender, you will be required to' Opt-In'. 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: 17th May 2024 at 17:00hrs Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4642b33-a908-48e4-bd50-6ae28d8c888c | | 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 | 2 May 2024 | | Submission deadline | 17 May 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 27 May 2024 - 26 Jul 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £70,000 | | 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 - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services - 73210000 - Research consultancy services - 73220000 - Development consultancy services ## Release History - 2 May 2024 at 14:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4642b33-a908-48e4-bd50-6ae28d8c888c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4642b33-a908-48e4-bd50-6ae28d8c888c 2nd May 2024 - 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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