--- title: "WP4110 - Evaluation Consultancy as part of Our Heritage: Walsall Community Heritage Fund Programme - AWARD" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-bdb1acb8-4733-475b-acbb-b65868575c36" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bdb1acb8-4733-475b-acbb-b65868575c36" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bdb1acb8-4733-475b-acbb-b65868575c36.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bdb1acb8-4733-475b-acbb-b65868575c36.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "WALSALL COUNCIL E-TENDERING" published: "2025-06-02" --- # WP4110 - Evaluation Consultancy as part of Our Heritage: Walsall Community Heritage Fund Programme - AWARD Buyer: WALSALL COUNCIL E-TENDERING Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bdb1acb8-4733-475b-acbb-b65868575c36 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bdb1acb8-4733-475b-acbb-b65868575c36) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bdb1acb8-4733-475b-acbb-b65868575c36.json) ## Summary The procurement process undertaken by Walsall Council e-Tendering has concluded with the awarding of a contract for the "WP4110 - Evaluation Consultancy as part of Our Heritage: Walsall Community Heritage Fund Programme." This contract was awarded to AMION Consulting on 2nd June 2025. The project, set in the heritage sector and supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund, aims to deliver the Our Heritage Programme in Walsall, West Midlands, United Kingdom. The contract involves an in-depth evaluation and consultancy services, spanning from 3rd June 2025 to 30th September 2028. The procurement method employed was an open procedure, suitable for broad participation, reinforcing transparency and competitive bidding within the consultancy services industry. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses offering evaluation, marketing management, and business consultancy services, particularly those with a focus on heritage projects. Companies experienced in large-scale programme evaluations and community engagement initiatives are well-suited for such contracts. Participation in this contract allows for involvement in innovative and community-centric projects, which can enhance a business's portfolio and reputation. Despite the tender not specifically suiting SMEs or VCSEs, the structured and strategic nature of the project supports knowledge building, networking, and potential future collaborations within the heritage management landscape. ## Notice Walsall Council is seeking a high-quality provider to undertake an expert evaluation of: Our Heritage: Walsall Community Heritage Fund (1st April 2025 - 30th September 2028). Supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund in 2025 Walsall Council received a PS249,840 grant to deliver the Our Heritage Programme. Central to the project is the upscale of crowdfunding and engagement programmes that will enable heritage organisations to access funding, forge partnerships/supporter networks, and build resilience. 15-20 groups over 4 cohorts are expected to benefit, promoting innovation to champion Walsall's underrepresented heritage. 12 participatory grant making opportunities will be available to further enhance community voice in decision-making. Alongside this, the programme includes refreshment of the Heritage Action Plan, to guide discussions, set direction and identify sector needs over a 5-year period and beyond. The aim of the first, 2021-2026, strategy was to place heritage at the heart of Walsall's future, protecting what exists whilst nurturing sustainability and identifying opportunities to unlock its full value. The project vision is to ensure that heritage is better managed through a new Plan, integrated into Walsall's overall vision and transformation, meeting the needs of a diverse local population who are proud to live, work and visit Walsall. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/436f13e8-d8ce-4267-918a-b560c76a604b | | 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 | 2 Jun 2025 | | Submission deadline | 21 Apr 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 1 Jun 2025 | | Contract period | 2 Jun 2025 - 30 Sep 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £24,913 | | 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 | WALSALL COUNCIL E-TENDERING | | Locality | WEST MIDLANDS | | Post town | Walsall | | Postcode | WS1 1TP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG38 Walsall | | Local authority | Walsall | | Electoral ward | St Matthew's | | Westminster constituency | Walsall and Bloxwich | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | AMION CONSULTING | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services - 79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services - 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services ## Release History - 2 Jun 2025 at 11:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/436f13e8-d8ce-4267-918a-b560c76a604b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/436f13e8-d8ce-4267-918a-b560c76a604b 2nd June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://www.walsall.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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