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title: "Business Support Administration - For West Midlands Combined Authority"
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# Business Support Administration - For West Midlands Combined Authority

Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-aeb1a4fb-e3ce-44f3-a919-159b079c40b9

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## Summary

The West Midlands Combined Authority is undertaking a tender for "Business Support Administration," focused on providing accounting and auditing services. This procurement process is currently at the Award stage, with an active contract now in place following the award date of 3rd February 2019. The initial contract period lasts for three years, from 4th February 2019 to 3rd February 2022, and aims to support eligible companies within the West Midlands. The procurement method utilised was an open procedure, and interested suppliers had until 28th January 2019 at 12 noon to submit their proposals.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialised in accounting and auditing services, particularly those capable of analysing statutory accounts and managing business inquiries effectively. Companies that have experience in fiscal assessment and communication, alongside the relevant skills to maintain precise records and handle business interactions, are well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this process can enable firms to establish solid relationships with a key regional authority, thereby enhancing their market presence and driving growth.

## Notice

WMCA are looking for a company which can: 1. Undertake an analysis of statutory accounts, VAT returns, or underlying accounting books and records for eligible companies to assess lost turnover, the applicable gross profit percentage and a recommended pay-out based on the agreed formula. 2. Directly manage and respond to queries from businesses on the assessment process and status of their assessment 3. Maintain records of assessments in progress, and amounts agreed and paid out under the scheme 4. Regularly inform WMCA of the progress of the scheme 5. Provide an input into WMCA's general communication of the scheme The "Defined Area" for eligible businesses will be determined by WMCA and details provided to the independent administrator. It is anticipated that the initial contract will be for a 3 year period post the date of award - see tender documentation for further details. Suppliers are encouraged to provide a quote for the requirements detailed within the Price Schedule (Appendix 2). Suppliers are also invited to quote for additional services that they believe may meet the needs of WMCA*. * Denotes: Whilst Suppliers are encouraged to price for additional services other than those specified the Price Schedule bidders are reminded that these will not form part of the wider evaluation piece (and therefore subsequently not scored). Please ensure that you read the full tender documentation set in full before attempting to respond to this opportunity. Tender documents can be accessed via the following link:- wmca.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html Closing Date for this opportunity is Monday 28th January 2019 at 12 Noon.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8ad687e-7c13-4eb7-bde6-c3e393d6b8e0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Feb 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jan 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Feb 2019 |
| Contract period | 4 Feb 2019 - 3 Feb 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £117,000 |
| 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 | 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RSM TAX AND ACCOUNTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79210000 - Accounting and auditing services

## Release History

- 11 Feb 2019 at 11:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8ad687e-7c13-4eb7-bde6-c3e393d6b8e0
- 14 Jan 2019 at 14:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/432aecc1-1661-4dc4-9c41-f2e037e68c72

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8ad687e-7c13-4eb7-bde6-c3e393d6b8e0
  11th February 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/432aecc1-1661-4dc4-9c41-f2e037e68c72
  14th January 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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