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# Towns Funds Programme Consultancy - AWARD

Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ab3c033b-be20-4e72-aaf8-2d6c122849f2

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## Summary

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is inviting tenders for the "Towns Funds Programme Consultancy," which is focused on project management consultancy services. This procurement process is currently at the Award stage, with a contract value of £106,500 for the delivery of consultancy across three eligible towns: West Bromwich, Rowley Regis, and Smethwick. The contract period began on 27 January 2020 and runs until 30 June 2020. Bids were evaluated for separate lots due by 16 January 2020, with the procurement method utilised being an open procedure.

This opportunity is ideal for consultancy firms specialising in project management, financial consultancy, and business development services, particularly those with experience in local council projects. Participating businesses, whether large firms or smaller consultancy practices, can leverage this chance to demonstrate their expertise in driving town fund submissions, potentially positioning themselves for future contracts with local councils seeking expert guidance on economic development initiatives.

## Notice

Towns Funds Programme Consultancy Sandwell Council are seeking an experienced full- time consultancy resource to drive their Towns Fund submission. The requirements are split into 2 parts, further details of this can be found in the Requirements Section (Section 2) It is envisaged that Part 1 of the commission will be from January 2020 to June 2020 (6 months) with a potential 12 months extension to deliver Part 2. Sandwell Council has three 'Towns' eligible for a Town Deal. The Council are looking to appoint consultants to deliver the three bids/ lots. Although this does not need to be one consultancy. Bids can be made for one, two, or all three of the Town Deal areas. However, please submit separate bids for each Area. Lot 1: West Bromwich Lot 2: Rowley Regis Lot 3: Smethwick. Bids will be evaluated on a lot by lot basis. The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to the ITT and other related documents. For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the 'Guidance for Suppliers' section of the website. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. If you require further assistance in respect of the system please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810. Closing date: Thursday 16 January 2020 at 12:00hrs

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85c32e3a-b81c-4b34-8d79-79c4ce579d96 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jan 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Feb 2020 |
| Contract period | 27 Jan 2020 - 30 Jun 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £110,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £106,500 |
| 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 | 2 |
| Supplier names | ARCADIS; METRO DYNAMICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 66171000 - Financial consultancy services
- 72224000 - Project management consultancy services
- 79411100 - Business development consultancy services

## Release History

- 31 Mar 2022 at 10:39 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85c32e3a-b81c-4b34-8d79-79c4ce579d96
- 12 Feb 2020 at 13:46 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85c32e3a-b81c-4b34-8d79-79c4ce579d96
- 12 Feb 2020 at 12:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85c32e3a-b81c-4b34-8d79-79c4ce579d96

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85c32e3a-b81c-4b34-8d79-79c4ce579d96
  31st March 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc

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