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title: "Consultancy Agreement for Mapping and Analysis of Cultural Infrastructure Opportunities and Recommendations within the Boroughs of Sandwell, Walsall, and Dudley"
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# Consultancy Agreement for Mapping and Analysis of Cultural Infrastructure Opportunities and Recommendations within the Boroughs of Sandwell, Walsall, and Dudley

Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dff397b6-9d82-4702-b682-53a2b02f114f

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## Summary

The West Midlands Combined Authority recently completed a procurement process for a consultancy agreement titled "Consultancy Agreement for Mapping and Analysis of Cultural Infrastructure Opportunities and Recommendations within the Boroughs of Sandwell, Walsall, and Dudley." This falls under the industry category of business and management consultancy services. The project involves stakeholder engagement and desk-based research to produce a comprehensive report on the current and potential cultural infrastructure in the specified boroughs. The procurement method used was a competitive quotation below the threshold, with the tender period ending on 10 January 2025, and the contract period running from 12 February 2025 to 1 May 2025. The awarded contract, valued at £65,512.50, was announced on 22 January 2025.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for consultancy firms, particularly those specialising in cultural infrastructure and urban development. SMEs and VCSEs were both deemed suitable for this contract, indicating that smaller businesses and social enterprises with expertise in business and management consultancy would have strong candidacy potential. The winning supplier, We Made That LLP, exemplifies the type of firm that can leverage such opportunities to expand their portfolio, engage with local stakeholders, and impact regional cultural infrastructure positively.

## Notice

An RFQ was issued to procure a consultant to undergo a mapping and analysis project for the boroughs of Sandwell, Walsall, and Dudley, reviewing current and potential options for the development of cultural infrastructure. The project will involve stakeholder engagement and desk-based research to draw up a comprehensive report for each of the three boroughs informing potential future options for cultural infrastructure assets' maintenance, refurbishment, and repurpose.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/348c9661-5e15-4963-8158-e7ae97b92401 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 12 Feb 2025 - 1 May 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £65,512 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £65,512 |
| 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 | WE MADE THAT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 25 Feb 2025 at 11:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/348c9661-5e15-4963-8158-e7ae97b92401

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/348c9661-5e15-4963-8158-e7ae97b92401
  25th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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