--- title: "Consultancy Support for Information Sharing" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-eeed506e-f18e-43de-9bbf-769e11fb06cd" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-eeed506e-f18e-43de-9bbf-769e11fb06cd" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-eeed506e-f18e-43de-9bbf-769e11fb06cd.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-eeed506e-f18e-43de-9bbf-769e11fb06cd.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY" published: "2019-03-18" --- # Consultancy Support for Information Sharing Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-eeed506e-f18e-43de-9bbf-769e11fb06cd [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-eeed506e-f18e-43de-9bbf-769e11fb06cd) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-eeed506e-f18e-43de-9bbf-769e11fb06cd.json) ## Summary The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) is currently engaged in a public procurement process titled "Consultancy Support for Information Sharing," aimed at enhancing information-sharing capabilities among its partners. This opportunity falls within the development consultancy services industry sector and is located in the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom. The procurement is at the tender stage, with submissions due by 3rd April 2019. The expected contract period starts on 30th April 2019 and runs for one year. This open procurement method invites various suppliers to participate, and the contract value is set at £70,000. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in information governance, project management, and stakeholder engagement. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete, bringing innovative solutions and local insights to the table. The consultancy projects outlined, including developing a roadmap for information sharing and implementing demonstrator projects, allow for firms to showcase their capabilities in ethical data use and community engagement, thereby fostering business growth in an evolving digital landscape. ## Notice WMCA are pleased to announce a procurement opportunity for the provision of consultancy services for Information Sharing. The overall aim of this work is to provide a roadmap and deliverables to help WMCA partners improve information sharing. The work covers engagement, planning, and technical support as summarised below: 1. Work with partners to develop a "roadmap" to guide the development of our approach to information sharing 2. Provide expert support to engage the WMCA partners on information sharing issues 3. Develop an Information Sharing Charter agreement between WMCA partners, and advising on associated required changes e.g. its use as the basis for decision making, and necessary staff development. 4. Preparatory work around a wider information management strategy for the region: 5. Develop appropriate information governance arrangements in consultation with with the IG community across the partners. 6. Support engagement with civic society groups and local citizens on the case for information sharing, acceptable uses and approaches, and ethical considerations 7. Deliver a series of 2-3 "demonstrator projects" information sharing and analysis projects. Suggested projects are safeguarding (child and/or adult) and multiple complex needs "radical prevention" (building on Coventry's MEAM pilot). 8. Advise on the technical requirements of a federated data platform for information sharing in the region The point of contact for all bidders throughout this procurement process is via WMCA's Bravo eTendering system (https://wmca.bravosolution.co.uk) using the message/correspondence feature except as otherwise advised by WMCA from time to time. Additional information: Guidance on how to Register on our e-tendering portal, Bravo Solution https://www.wmca.org.uk/media/1692/wmca_etendering_supplier_registration_guide_2016.pdf Link to the WMCA e-tendering portal, Bravo Solution https://wmca.bravosolution.co.uk In order to access further information and express an interest in this opportunity, please register on our e-tendering portal (Bravo Solution) and express an interest in the following listed Project/tenders: project_249- Consultancy Support for Information Sharing ITT: itt_621 - Consultancy Support for Information Sharing ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b308af2-a936-45db-8577-bcf43f61b5da | | 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 | 18 Mar 2019 | | Submission deadline | 3 Apr 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 29 Apr 2019 - 30 Apr 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £70,000 | | 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 - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73220000 - Development consultancy services ## Release History - 18 Mar 2019 at 10:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b308af2-a936-45db-8577-bcf43f61b5da ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b308af2-a936-45db-8577-bcf43f61b5da 18th March 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7b994b5a-b823-426d-bc3b-fa868dde15b2 Invitation to Tender ## Notice URLs - http://www.wmca.org.uk - https://wmca.bravosolution.co.uk - https://www.wmca.org.uk/media/1692/wmca_etendering_supplier_registration_guide_2016.pdf ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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