--- title: "Provision of an Executive Lead for the Create Central Programme" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e836452a-87fc-4490-a5aa-defbf611ffe3" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e836452a-87fc-4490-a5aa-defbf611ffe3" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e836452a-87fc-4490-a5aa-defbf611ffe3.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e836452a-87fc-4490-a5aa-defbf611ffe3.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY" published: "2021-02-10" --- # Provision of an Executive Lead for the Create Central Programme Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e836452a-87fc-4490-a5aa-defbf611ffe3 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e836452a-87fc-4490-a5aa-defbf611ffe3) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e836452a-87fc-4490-a5aa-defbf611ffe3.json) ## Summary The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) is seeking to appoint an Executive Lead for the Create Central Programme. This procurement falls under the category of transport systems consultancy services and is located in Birmingham, England. The tender is currently in the active stage with a closing date for submissions set for 12:00 noon on 1st March 2021. The successful candidate will work for a duration of 12 months, starting from 1st April 2021 until 31st March 2022, with a total contract value of £72,000. The tender process is subject to the open procedure, which is typically accessible for a wide range of suppliers. This tender presents a unique opportunity for businesses, particularly those in consultancy, creative industries, and leadership development, to engage with a prominent project aimed at supporting the region's Creative Content Growth Plan. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, making this a fitting opportunity for firms specialising in consultancy services related to creative content and community engagement. The evaluation criteria prioritise quality over price, thus rewarding innovative and high-caliber proposals. ## Notice The WMCA (West Midlands Combined Authority) is looking to procure consultancy support to provide executive leadership for the Create Central team to support the Create Central Board to deliver the region's Creative Content Growth Plan. Create Central was established by the WMCA in July 2019 and officially launched in October 2019 and its role is to deliver the region's Creative Content Growth Plan and support work from the local industrial strategy - particularly in relation to the creative techniques, content and technology major new market opportunity and the creative industries sector strength. We are looking to appoint a Create Central Executive Lead to continue the work of the Create Central Programme and ensure the ongoing delivery of the programme of activity. Please see the Specification for the full contract requirements and the role is required for a 12 month period commencing 1st April 2021 until 31st March 2022. 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_918 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 90/10 quality/price and the closing date for submissions is 1200 noon on Monday 1st March 2021. If you have any clarification questions the deadline for submitting them is 1200 noon on Wednesday 24th February 2021. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e38574e5-0481-4f6f-9cdf-0e4adac31519 | | 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 | 10 Feb 2021 | | Submission deadline | 1 Mar 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £72,000 | | 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 - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services ## Release History - 10 Feb 2021 at 17:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e38574e5-0481-4f6f-9cdf-0e4adac31519 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e38574e5-0481-4f6f-9cdf-0e4adac31519 10th February 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://wmca.bravosolution.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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