--- title: "Provision of West Midlands Data Store" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e0703d94-0844-4f5e-adc1-c6ef2703a2f9" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e0703d94-0844-4f5e-adc1-c6ef2703a2f9" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e0703d94-0844-4f5e-adc1-c6ef2703a2f9.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e0703d94-0844-4f5e-adc1-c6ef2703a2f9.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY" published: "2021-03-17" --- # Provision of West Midlands Data Store Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e0703d94-0844-4f5e-adc1-c6ef2703a2f9 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e0703d94-0844-4f5e-adc1-c6ef2703a2f9) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e0703d94-0844-4f5e-adc1-c6ef2703a2f9.json) ## Summary The West Midlands Combined Authority is seeking consultancy support for the "Provision of West Midlands Data Store" project, aimed at enhancing the region's data infrastructure. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with an open procedure below the threshold. Bidders should note that submissions must be completed by 12:00 noon on 31st March 2021. The project falls under the Data Storage Services category, with work expected to commence on 19th April 2021 and conclude by 30th June 2021. The tender is located in Birmingham, West Midlands, with the final delivery expected at the specified address. This tender presents significant opportunities for consultancy firms specialising in data management and services, particularly those focused on developing regional data solutions. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, given their expertise in innovative data sharing methodologies and collaborative frameworks. Engaging in this tender may lead to long-term partnership developments with regional stakeholders and enhance the capacity for creating impactful solutions to address pressing policy challenges within the West Midlands. ## Notice The WMCA (West Midlands Combined Authority) is seeking to commission consultancy support to develop the evidence base for the strategic need for better regional data infrastructure, and options for the development of a regional data store facility. This work should adopt an approach which builds on the current capacity and capability in the region. A key output identified by the WM Digital Roadmap is the development of a proposal for a West Midlands Datastore. This recognises that whilst there are pockets of excellence and expertise in the region on data, there is limited connectivity between organisations and individual datasets, thereby reducing their value in addressing policy challenges. The successful consultant will be leading the development and delivery of this work, working closely with a small group of WMCA and Local Authority officers and regional stakeholders, including private and third sector organisations. Stakeholder engagement should involve more than consultation and give partners some degree of authorship over how a datastore would work in practise to create an efficient data sharing platform. In order to access the documents and submit a bid please do so through BravoSolution, the WMCA's e-tendering portal (https://wmca.bravosolution.co.uk). The tender reference is itt_935 and if you are not already registered on BravoSolution it is free and usually only takes a few minutes to do so. This tender is being evaluated on the basis of 70/30 quality/price and please note that the closing date for submissions is 1200 noon on Wednesday 31st March 2021 and if you have any clarification questions the deadline for submitting them is 1200 noon on Monday 29th March 2021. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46f25905-6204-4334-bfe1-78e3062c545b | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Mar 2021 | | Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 18 Apr 2021 - 30 Jun 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72317000 - Data storage services ## Release History - 17 Mar 2021 at 12:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46f25905-6204-4334-bfe1-78e3062c545b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46f25905-6204-4334-bfe1-78e3062c545b 17th March 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.wmca.org.uk - https://wmca.bravosolution.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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