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# Evaluation of WMCA UKSPF Investment in Business Support - Contract Award Notice

Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d03a9d3d-698e-4efd-84f7-1574ff60740c

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## Summary

The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) has recently awarded a contract for the evaluation of its UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) Investment in Business Support. The contract involves assessing the impact, effectiveness, and growth value of the business support activities funded by UKSPF, focusing on the West Midlands area. The contract has a total value of £167,895 GBP and includes a 12-month option period until March 2025. The procurement method used was a competitive quotation, with a tender period ending on 24th March 2023 and a contract period from 2nd October 2023 to 31st March 2024.

This tender presents an opportunity for consultancy firms experienced in evaluation services, particularly those with expertise in assessing the effectiveness of business support programs. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that can provide valuable insights into the impact of grant funding on business growth are well-suited to compete for this contract. Businesses based in the West Midlands region or with a strong understanding of the local business landscape may also find this tender particularly relevant for their growth and development strategies.

## Notice

Notice to confirm the award of a contract in relation to the Evaluation of WMCA UKSPF Investment in Business Support procurement exercise. WMCA PS88m UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) programme focusses across three investment priorities. We are seeking to commission this evaluation on the business support elements of the programme. With the key focus being on understanding the impact, effectiveness and growth value of programme activities. The evaluation of the business support elements of WMCA's 3-year UKSPF programme will be used to inform our ongoing business support investment, including from UKSPF post 2024/25. The evaluation should focus on the following broad research questions, however we would welcome suggestions from bidders, as to additional lines of enquiry that would strengthen our understanding of the impact and effectiveness of our investment. - To what extent has UKSPF funding been able to deliver the recommendations of the WM Business Support review? - How effective have UKSPF-funded business support activities been in addressing the challenges in the WMCA area? - How effective has the provision of grant funding been in supporting growth? - What has been the comparative value of WMCA investment in specialist account managers offering intensive support to business, versus its investment in more generalist advisors? The initial contract period will be from the Contract Start Date until 31st March 2024. A 12-month option period will be included which WMCA can choose to invoke at their sole discretion until 31st March 2025.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e3bc73c-8b3f-4dc8-ae38-f31536339471 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Sep 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Sep 2023 |
| Contract period | 1 Oct 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £167,895 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £167,895 |
| 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 UK CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

## Release History

- 22 Sep 2023 at 13:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e3bc73c-8b3f-4dc8-ae38-f31536339471

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e3bc73c-8b3f-4dc8-ae38-f31536339471
  22nd September 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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