--- title: "Strategic Review of Voluntary & Community Sector Grant Funding - AWARD" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b084a77d-8973-437c-85f5-99b48b03e938" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b084a77d-8973-437c-85f5-99b48b03e938" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b084a77d-8973-437c-85f5-99b48b03e938.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b084a77d-8973-437c-85f5-99b48b03e938.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2024-07-25" --- # Strategic Review of Voluntary & Community Sector Grant Funding - AWARD Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b084a77d-8973-437c-85f5-99b48b03e938 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b084a77d-8973-437c-85f5-99b48b03e938) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b084a77d-8973-437c-85f5-99b48b03e938.json) ## Summary The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council has completed the procurement process for a "Strategic Review of Voluntary & Community Sector Grant Funding." This business analysis consultancy service falls under the CPV codes 72221000 and 73210000, indicating a focus on business and research consultancy services. The awarded contract will be carried out by NHS Central Midlands CSU and Trueman Change Management Ltd. The location for this project is centred in the West Midlands, with key addresses including Freeth Street in Oldbury and Kingston House on High Street, West Bromwich. The procurement method employed was an open procedure, with the tender period concluding on 28 June 2024, and the contract period running from 15 July 2024 to 31 October 2024. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in business and research consultancy, particularly those with a focus on the voluntary and community sector. Companies that can offer insights into grant funding allocation and effectiveness, as well as improvements to administration processes, will find this engagement beneficial. The project’s goal to enhance the strategic outcomes of Sandwell alongside the Sandwell Place Vision makes it ideal for organisations experienced in public sector consultancies and those with expertise in boosting community development outcomes. The award's value of £19,125 provides a substantial opportunity for business growth and the potential to foster long-term relationships with a key local authority. ## Notice Strategic Review of Voluntary & Community Sector Grant Funding This review is an element of the council's ongoing improvement journey as it moves out of government intervention. This will be a wholescale review of the level of funding awarded by the Council to VSC organisations in the Borough, how it is allocated and the outcomes achieved from that funding. The outcomes of the review will be an evaluation of the value for money achieved by the current approach, along with recommendations on how to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of grant administration and allocation of funding across the council. It will also aid with the development of a new model of delivery closely aligned to the strategic outcomes of the council, the new Sandwell Place Vision and one that recognises the current and future demographics of the communities of Sandwell and the challenges that they will face. We are seeking an independent person or organisation to conduct the review looking at the Council's relationship with and funding of the voluntary and community sector in Sandwell and make recommendations on how the council can improve the effectiveness of the relationship to improve outcomes for residents. The review will scope all grant funding administered by Sandwell Council to voluntary and community sector organisations operating in the borough of Sandwell, regardless of the source of that grant funding. 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. In Order To View and Submit a Tender, you will be required to' Opt-In'. 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: Friday 28 June 2024 at 15:00hrs ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/961d713c-2675-411f-aa35-d8f598f9ad14 | | 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 | 25 Jul 2024 | | Submission deadline | 28 Jun 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 10 Jul 2024 | | Contract period | 14 Jul 2024 - 31 Oct 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £19,125 | | 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 | NHS CENTRAL MIDLANDS CSU; TRUEMAN CHANGE MANAGEMENT | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services - 73210000 - Research consultancy services ## Release History - 25 Jul 2024 at 13:46 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/961d713c-2675-411f-aa35-d8f598f9ad14 - 25 Jul 2024 at 13:46 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/961d713c-2675-411f-aa35-d8f598f9ad14 - 25 Jul 2024 at 13:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/961d713c-2675-411f-aa35-d8f598f9ad14 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/961d713c-2675-411f-aa35-d8f598f9ad14 25th July 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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