--- title: "QU071 - Creative Economy Mapping Study (GBSLEP)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9ca38bc9-4c90-4fd5-9607-d3ec9d5f669a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9ca38bc9-4c90-4fd5-9607-d3ec9d5f669a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9ca38bc9-4c90-4fd5-9607-d3ec9d5f669a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9ca38bc9-4c90-4fd5-9607-d3ec9d5f669a.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL" published: "2017-05-04" --- # QU071 - Creative Economy Mapping Study (GBSLEP) Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9ca38bc9-4c90-4fd5-9607-d3ec9d5f669a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9ca38bc9-4c90-4fd5-9607-d3ec9d5f669a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9ca38bc9-4c90-4fd5-9607-d3ec9d5f669a.json) ## Summary The Greater Birmingham & Solihull Local Enterprise Partnership (GBSLEP) is seeking suppliers for the Creative Economy Mapping Study, with tenders invited until 22nd May 2017. This study aims to facilitate the development of a Creative Economy Strategy, providing crucial insights into the scale and dynamics of the creative economy in regions including Birmingham, Solihull, and East Staffordshire. The contract is expected to commence on 1st June 2017 and conclude by 10th August 2017, with a maximum budget of £20,000 excluding VAT. The procurement follows an open procedure and will be managed through the Birmingham City Council's e-tendering system, In-tend. This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in feasibility studies, data analysis, and consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in the creative sector. Firms capable of delivering comprehensive primary research and SWOT analyses will be well-positioned to compete effectively. Participation could be particularly advantageous for businesses looking to expand their services into the public sector and contribute to shaping the creative economy in the Greater Birmingham area. ## Notice The Greater Birmingham & Solihull Local Enterprise Partnership (GBSLEP) requires a supplier for the provision of a Creative Industry Mapping Study. It will support them in the development of a Creative Economy Strategy and subsequent implementation plan. This mapping study will provide evidence of the scale of the Creative Economy in Greater Birmingham, a SWOT analysis of the creative economy and associated recommendations for strategy priorities. It is intended that the contract will commence by 1st June 2017 and be completed by 10th August 2017 (subject to contracting). The maximum budget for this tender is PS20,000 excluding VAT. The purpose of this contract is to provide up-to-date information and analysis of the comparative scale and value of the creative economy within the Greater Birmingham LEP area and its key strengths, weaknesses/barriers, opportunities and threats to inform the development of a creative economy strategy for the LEP area. The GBSLEP area includes Birmingham, Solihull, East Staffordshire, Lichfield, Cannock Chase, Tamworth, Bromsgrove, Redditch and Wyre Forest. The study must include a carefully targeted amount of primary research to update and extend the extensive legacy work that exists. BCC will be using its e-tendering system (in-tend) for the administration of this procurement process and providers must register with the system to be able to express an interest. The web address is: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc Registration and use of In-tend is free. All correspondence for this procurement process must be via the In-tend correspondence function. If you are unable to register with In-tend please either email us at: cps@birmingham.gov.uk or call 0121 464 8000. If you are interested in tendering please click on the following link to access Birmingham City Councils tender Portal: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ and submit your details to register as a bidder. We will send you a log on and password so you can download the tender documentation. Requests to participate must be by way of completion and return of the tender documentation no later than 12:00 hours (GMT) on 22nd May 2017 using the Supplier Portal. Additional information: If you are interested in tendering please click on the following link to access Birmingham City Council's tender Portal. Delivery Notes Birmingham Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/92778db2-e7d2-43f8-8c7f-340f6a6cd0ee | | 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 | 4 May 2017 | | Submission deadline | 22 May 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 May 2017 - 10 Aug 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 | BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | WEST MIDLANDS | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B4 7WB | | 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 - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis - 71620000 - Analysis services - 71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services - 72316000 - Data analysis services - 79314000 - Feasibility study ## Release History - 4 May 2017 at 14:33 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/92778db2-e7d2-43f8-8c7f-340f6a6cd0ee - 4 May 2017 at 14:33 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/92778db2-e7d2-43f8-8c7f-340f6a6cd0ee - 4 May 2017 at 14:32 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/92778db2-e7d2-43f8-8c7f-340f6a6cd0ee - 4 May 2017 at 14:31 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/92778db2-e7d2-43f8-8c7f-340f6a6cd0ee - 4 May 2017 at 13:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/92778db2-e7d2-43f8-8c7f-340f6a6cd0ee ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/92778db2-e7d2-43f8-8c7f-340f6a6cd0ee 4th May 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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