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title: "CHAS Feasibility Study"
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buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2019-11-01"
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# CHAS Feasibility Study

Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bc3a3f83-b21b-4460-a6c3-5a1432f16d19

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## Summary

The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking proposals for a feasibility study focused on developing a new archives centre to replace the existing facilities at Smethwick Library and West Bromwich Town Hall, which do not meet the necessary standards for archive storage. This open tender was published on 1st November 2019 and will close for submissions on 30th November 2019. The estimated contract value is £50,000, with a minimum value of £5,000. Businesses interested in this opportunity should note that the contract period is set to commence from 2nd January 2020 and run until 31st December 2020. The procurement falls under the industry category of business development consultancy services.

This procurement process provides a significant opportunity for consultancy firms specialised in business development and development consultancy services. Businesses that cater to feasibility studies, particularly those with experience in public sector projects, will find this tender well-suited to their expertise. As the project aims to enhance community resources through improved archive facilities, successful participants could forge valuable partnerships with the Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council, potentially leading to further collaborative ventures in local government projects.

## Notice

Sandwell Library and Information Service would like to explore feasibility for a new archives centre for Sandwell. This is to replace the existing facility at Smethwick Library and a smaller store at West Bromwich Town hall, both of which currently do not meet the required standard for the storage of archives., and additional storage outside of Sandwell which does meet the standard, where public records are stored. Additional information: See attached documentation. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be5f4b8a-6b26-49b1-bec3-da87edcabb81 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Nov 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Nov 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Jan 2020 - 31 Dec 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| 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 | SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | WEST MIDLANDS |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B69 3ES |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 73220000 - Development consultancy services
- 79411100 - Business development consultancy services

## Release History

- 1 Nov 2019 at 14:28 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be5f4b8a-6b26-49b1-bec3-da87edcabb81

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be5f4b8a-6b26-49b1-bec3-da87edcabb81
  1st November 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

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