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title: "WM2041 COMMUNICATIONS AND BEHAVIOUR CHANGE"
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# WM2041 COMMUNICATIONS AND BEHAVIOUR CHANGE

Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b9b99d3f-ee16-4906-bfae-0df13ac5cae6

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## Summary

The West Midlands Combined Authority is seeking solutions through a tender titled "WM2041 Communications and Behaviour Change," focused on developing a strategy and plan to effectively communicate its net zero carbon goals by 2041, while promoting equality and prosperity in the region. The procurement falls under the social research services category, specifically aiming to engage stakeholders through various initiatives related to net zero communications and behaviour change. The open procurement process is in the planning stage and is set to conclude on 20 January 2021, with a contract period starting shortly thereafter on 8 February 2021, lasting until 30 April 2021. The total contract value is £65,000, and responses should be submitted via the buyer's procurement portal by the deadline.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in environmental consultancy, social research, and stakeholder engagement. Companies that are small to medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-positioned to compete in this process. As the tender emphasises ongoing support and annual updates to the strategy, businesses with experience in communication strategies, behaviour change initiatives, and creative assets development can leverage their expertise to contribute to this important regional initiative and support the West Midlands' journey toward a sustainable future.

## Notice

WM2041 Communications and Behaviour Change Strategy and Plan WMCA requires: 1. A strategy and plan for how it can most effectively communicate its ambitions and positively influence people's behaviour to achieve the region's net zero carbon goals by 2041, whilst ensuring we create a more equal, healthy and prosperous region. 2. Ongoing support with delivery of the strategy on a call-off basis from May 2021 with annual updates to the strategy. WMCA has brought together colleagues from internal departments from environment, energy, transport, and communications and marketing to support delivery of this work. The work to produce this plan includes: - Net zero communications - Behaviour change - Stakeholder engagement - Events - Funding - Visual identity and creative assets Further details of the requirement can be accessed at the buyers procurement portal.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34c50eed-a45b-4915-baf1-d7254f138735 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 8 Feb 2021 - 30 Apr 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £65,000 |
| 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 | 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 79315000 - Social research services
- 90000000 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services
- 90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

## Release History

- 18 Dec 2020 at 09:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34c50eed-a45b-4915-baf1-d7254f138735

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34c50eed-a45b-4915-baf1-d7254f138735
  18th December 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://wmca.bravosolution.co.uk/
  Link to Buyer's procurement portal

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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