--- title: "Quotation for a Consultant to undertake Local Consultation and Engagement to Develop a New Vision for Sandwell" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-911a92cd-c7d5-4638-bc29-700055e413ba" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-911a92cd-c7d5-4638-bc29-700055e413ba" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-911a92cd-c7d5-4638-bc29-700055e413ba.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-911a92cd-c7d5-4638-bc29-700055e413ba.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2017-01-16" --- # Quotation for a Consultant to undertake Local Consultation and Engagement to Develop a New Vision for Sandwell Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-911a92cd-c7d5-4638-bc29-700055e413ba [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-911a92cd-c7d5-4638-bc29-700055e413ba) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-911a92cd-c7d5-4638-bc29-700055e413ba.json) ## Summary Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking to engage a consultant for a project titled "Quotation for a Consultant to undertake Local Consultation and Engagement to Develop a New Vision for Sandwell." This procurement falls within the research and development consultancy services sector, with a clear focus on facilitating community consultation across the borough's six towns. The tender process is currently in the planning stage, with bids due by 15:00 hrs on Friday, 26 January 2017. The contract will run from 1 February to 10 March 2017, and interested bidders can find additional information via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for consultancy firms, particularly those specialising in community engagement and public consultation. Businesses adept in employing diverse research methodologies, such as face-to-face interviews and online surveys, would be well-suited to meet the requirements outlined by Sandwell Council. With the need for a comprehensive approach to gather community insights, there is potential for significant growth in contracts for firms that can effectively deliver tailored solutions for local government initiatives. ## Notice Sandwell MBC - Requirement for a Consultant to undertake Local Consultation and Engagement to Develop a New Vision for Sandwell Sandwell Council is seeking support to undertake a focused exercise to consult residents on the content of a new vision for Sandwell, ensuring a representative response from across the six towns of the borough. In order to do so, the approach should include a variety of research/engagement methods to ensure responses are received from a cross section of the community. The task should include the carrying out of face to face and telephone interviews and online consultation as deemed necessary. The council will provide the content for the questionnaire which should not take longer than 10 minutes per interview. This exercise should take place over February and be completed by 10 March. A report should be produced capturing the results, disaggregated by town and demographic profile. Organisations interested in submitting a bid for this commission can obtain more information from visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. Closing date for the receipt of bids will be not later than 15:00hrs on Friday 26 January 2017 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/8e98d198-cece-4338-95d4-ced3683cec7c | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Jan 2017 | | Submission deadline | 26 Jan 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Feb 2017 - 10 Mar 2017 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services - 73210000 - Research consultancy services ## Release History - 16 Jan 2017 at 16:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e98d198-cece-4338-95d4-ced3683cec7c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e98d198-cece-4338-95d4-ced3683cec7c 16th January 2017 - 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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