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title: "CHAS Feasibility Study - AWARD"
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# CHAS Feasibility Study - AWARD

Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f4e32259-a26d-4527-ac92-d6821e4be7a1

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## Summary

The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking to enhance local archive services through the "CHAS Feasibility Study - AWARD" project, which involves exploring options for a new archives centre in Sandwell. This initiative aims to replace underperforming facilities currently located at Smethwick Library and West Bromwich Town Hall. The contract, valued at £50,000 and awarded to Elizabeth Oxborrow-Cowan Associates Ltd, commenced on 2 January 2020 and is set to conclude on 31 December 2020. The procurement method used for this project was an open procedure, and the tender period ended on 30 November 2019. The main industry category involved is Business Development Consultancy Services, specifically in the realm of development consultancy.

This procurement presents valuable opportunities for businesses focused on consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in local government projects and archives management. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as the project aims to enhance local services, creating a demand for innovative strategies and solutions in archival practices. Companies with experience in public sector consultancy or those familiar with the challenges associated with archival standards would find this opportunity well-suited to their capabilities.

## Notice

Sandwell Library and Information Service would like to explore feasibility for a new archives centre for Sandwell. This is to replace the existing facility at Smethwick Library and a smaller store at West Bromwich Town hall, both of which currently do not meet the required standard for the storage of archives., and additional storage outside of Sandwell which does meet the standard, where public records are stored.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ede71389-b0ed-4a01-b542-e483f25d40cf |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jan 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Nov 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Jan 2020 |
| Contract period | 2 Jan 2020 - 31 Dec 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £14,566 |
| 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 | SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | WEST MIDLANDS |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B69 3ES |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG37 Sandwell |
| Local authority | Sandwell |
| Electoral ward | Oldbury |
| Westminster constituency | West Bromwich |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ELIZABETH OXBORROW-COWAN ASSOCIATES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 73220000 - Development consultancy services
- 79411100 - Business development consultancy services

## Release History

- 10 Jan 2020 at 12:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ede71389-b0ed-4a01-b542-e483f25d40cf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ede71389-b0ed-4a01-b542-e483f25d40cf
  10th January 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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