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title: "Long Term Plan for Smethwick - AWARD"
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# Long Term Plan for Smethwick - AWARD

Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a48c7579-f223-4ef5-8d11-b9128cc9135f

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## Summary

The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council has awarded a contract for the "Long Term Plan for Smethwick" project to Lambert Smith Hampton Group Ltd. The consultancy firm will assist in driving forward the plan, with work starting on April 1, 2024, and submission planned by August 1, 2024. This project focuses on investment and regeneration in Smethwick involving consultation with residents and businesses. The procurement method was an open procedure, and the main procurement category is services.

This tender provides an excellent opportunity for consultancy firms specialising in project management, technical analysis, and business development. Businesses in the West Midlands area, particularly those with expertise in urban planning and community engagement, would be suited to compete for this contract. The project's focus on long-term investment aligns with the priorities of the local community and businesses, making it an ideal opportunity for firms looking to contribute to the development of Smethwick over a ten-year period.

## Notice

Sandwell Council are seeking an experienced full-time consultancy firm to assist in driving forward the long-term Plan for Smethwick. It is envisaged that an appointment will be made in early 2024 to enable the consultancy to work with the council in readiness for the release of Capacity funding in Spring 2024. It is proposed to commence work on this project on the 01 April 2024 up to submission of the Long-Term Plan to Government by the 01 August 2024. The consultancy will project manage the process up to the submission of the long-term Plan for Smethwick to Government. Sandwell will be the accountable body for the funding. To access the PS20m of funds, the council will need to produce a long-term investment and regeneration plan for Smethwick with the priorities of the Smethwick residents and businesses at the forefront of this vision over a ten-year period. Engagement and consultation will be key to establishing a list of projects that meet the themes that can be delivered over the timescale of the funding. A Town Board will also need to be created that is chaired by a local businessperson and involves a range of representation from community, business, public sector agencies, faith and cultural agencies as well as council member and local MP representation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51ffc99f-8b02-4534-8cba-e3c8296295a9 |
| Notice type | Award 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Apr 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Apr 2024 |
| Contract period | 4 Apr 2024 - 1 Aug 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £131,990 |
| 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 | 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LAMBERT SMITH HAMPTON GROUP |

## 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

- 71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services
- 72224000 - Project management consultancy services
- 79411100 - Business development consultancy services

## Release History

- 4 Apr 2024 at 15:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51ffc99f-8b02-4534-8cba-e3c8296295a9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51ffc99f-8b02-4534-8cba-e3c8296295a9
  4th April 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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