--- title: "West Midlands Air Quality Framework" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-dc0e1975-7767-4e87-87b3-30ca69336fed" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-dc0e1975-7767-4e87-87b3-30ca69336fed" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dc0e1975-7767-4e87-87b3-30ca69336fed.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dc0e1975-7767-4e87-87b3-30ca69336fed.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY" published: "2022-05-23" --- # West Midlands Air Quality Framework Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dc0e1975-7767-4e87-87b3-30ca69336fed [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-dc0e1975-7767-4e87-87b3-30ca69336fed) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dc0e1975-7767-4e87-87b3-30ca69336fed.json) ## Summary The West Midlands Combined Authority is currently seeking consultancy services through the "West Midlands Air Quality Framework" tender, which is aimed at developing effective approaches to improve air quality in the region. The procurement process is in the Tender stage, with bids due by 13th June 2022. The contract, valued at £120,000, is set to commence on 4th July 2022 and will last until 24th February 2023. The project falls under the environmental services industry category, specifically focusing on consultancy related to environmental issues. Services will primarily be delivered to locations within the West Midlands region of England. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those with expertise in environmental consultancy and air quality management. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) may find this a suitable opportunity, given the focus on local involvement and the collaborative approach with the University of Birmingham. Companies with capabilities in developing frameworks for environmental interventions, as well as those offering technical support for air quality initiatives, are well-positioned to compete for this contract. ## Notice To date, the focus on addressing air quality in the West Midlands (by both the WMCA and constituent local authorities) has been in lowering NOx and NO2 emissions; the predominant sources of these are from transport. This is changing with the new targets that will be set through the Environment Act (2021). The additional targets on particulates will require a broader approach to addressing air pollution. This approach will still require a focus on transport but will also need to address domestic and industrial combustion as well. In order to explore potential options in relation to air quality, a paper was produced for the WMCA Board in February 2022. The recommendation was that a West Midlands Air Quality Framework be developed, highlighting the work that could be taken forward regionally and developing cost benefit analysis for different interventions. This would need to take account of local priorities and responsibilities that will continue to exist through Air Quality Management Plans, as well as identifying the areas where national action would need to be taken. The WMCA requires consultancy support to develop the initial options paper, produced in conjunction with the University of Birmingham. In particular, we require the following: 1. A secondment into the WMCA to fulfil the role of Air Quality Framework Programme Manager This would be with immediate effect until completion of the framework, scheduled for February 2023. It is expected the secondment would be for four days a week for the duration of the contract. 2. An organisation with technical air quality expertise that we can draw upon to support the development of the framework where appropriate. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5be410b7-e408-498a-90b0-59a252269c6a | | 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 | 23 May 2022 | | Submission deadline | 13 Jun 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 3 Jul 2022 - 24 Feb 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £120,000 | | 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 - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 90700000 - Environmental services - 90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services ## Release History - 23 May 2022 at 11:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5be410b7-e408-498a-90b0-59a252269c6a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5be410b7-e408-498a-90b0-59a252269c6a 23rd May 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://wmca.bravosolution.co.uk/go/002857700180F0BC1912 Link to tender ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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