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title: "Developing a Business Plan for Increasing Resilience and Growing the Social Economy In the WMCA 3-LEP Area"
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# Developing a Business Plan for Increasing Resilience and Growing the Social Economy In the WMCA 3-LEP Area

Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8cdee1b4-c4f0-45c7-a9f0-9fc7771a3eec

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## Summary

The West Midlands Combined Authority is seeking to bolster the social economy through the procurement titled "Developing a Business Plan for Increasing Resilience and Growing the Social Economy In the WMCA 3-LEP Area." This contract is classified under general management consultancy services, with a contract value of £43,700. The procurement method utilised is a limited competitive quotation, indicating that a select number of suppliers were invited to submit bids. The contract period is from 23rd October 2020 to 23rd January 2021, following the tender period concluded on 9th October 2020, and is situated in Birmingham, England.

This tender presents an opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in management consultancy and social economic development. Businesses with expertise in strategic planning and resilience building would be particularly suitable to compete in this process. By engaging with the West Midlands Combined Authority, successful suppliers can enhance their visibility and credibility while contributing to meaningful community growth.

## Notice

Contract Awarded

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9bb8d79f-4174-4ef8-9c80-d0e94d23347c |
| 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 | 30 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Oct 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Oct 2020 |
| Contract period | 22 Oct 2020 - 23 Jan 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £43,700 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £43,700 |
| 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 | INITIATIVE FOR SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79411000 - General management consultancy services

## Release History

- 30 Nov 2020 at 11:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9bb8d79f-4174-4ef8-9c80-d0e94d23347c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9bb8d79f-4174-4ef8-9c80-d0e94d23347c
  30th November 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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