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title: "Supply Chain Transition Programme (UKSPF)"
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# Supply Chain Transition Programme (UKSPF)

Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-99cb3d97-0423-43a9-8fa3-435ec7f78b2e

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## Summary

The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) is seeking business support services for the Supply Chain Transition Programme funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. The programme aims to assist SMEs in the West Midlands in diversifying their customer base. The contract value ranges from £600k to £750k, with an initial duration from October 2024 to March 2025 and a potential extension of up to an additional year and value. The procurement stage is currently active, with the tender deadline set for 25th July 2024.

This procurement opportunity offers a chance for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) interested in business and management consultancy to grow by providing services to the West Midlands Combined Authority. Businesses experienced in supporting SMEs with growth ambitions are well-suited for this tender. The procurement method is an open procedure below threshold, making it accessible for qualified businesses seeking contracting opportunities in the services sector.

## Notice

The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) is commissioning a range of business support to address the region's economic priorities. The Supply Chain Transition Programme will be funded via the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (SPF) and will complement existing schemes available locally as well as nationally. The Supply Chain Transition (UKSPF) Programme aims to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the West Midlands (WM), with ambitions to grow, to diversify their customer base by winning new orders in growing areas of the economy. It will do this through a combination of workshops, peer-to-peer support, and intensive one-to-one support, delivered in collaboration with organisations seeking to diversify their supplier base in the West Midlands. Additional information: The contract value for this requirement is between PS600k-PS750k (exc. VAT). The indicative contract duration is October 2024 until 31st March 2025 (6 months). The WMCA will also be incorporating an extension option into the contract of up to a further 12 months (1 year) and up to an additional value of PS750,000, subject to funding availability and mutual agreement between the WMCA and Provider. This means a total potential contract value of PS1,500,000 over an 18-month period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1da8ff92-dd4c-4951-b422-f96d147f5199 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Jun 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 29 Sep 2024 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,500,000 |
| 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 | 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 | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 25 Jun 2024 at 11:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1da8ff92-dd4c-4951-b422-f96d147f5199

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1da8ff92-dd4c-4951-b422-f96d147f5199
  25th June 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://wmca.bravosolution.co.uk/go/3324698001902AFB2868
  Bidders should refrain from using any other forms of direct communication other than the Bravo. Once registered, please search for Project_864, ITT_1477, Supply Chain Transition Programme (UKSPF), in order to gain access to the tender documentation.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.wmca.org.uk

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