--- title: "Funding Applications Consultancy" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f7ba6671-1d06-4dd1-880c-c2d65f969f58" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f7ba6671-1d06-4dd1-880c-c2d65f969f58" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f7ba6671-1d06-4dd1-880c-c2d65f969f58.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f7ba6671-1d06-4dd1-880c-c2d65f969f58.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2022-04-05" --- # Funding Applications Consultancy Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f7ba6671-1d06-4dd1-880c-c2d65f969f58 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f7ba6671-1d06-4dd1-880c-c2d65f969f58) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f7ba6671-1d06-4dd1-880c-c2d65f969f58.json) ## Summary The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is currently seeking a consultancy service for "Funding Applications Consultancy" within the business services sector, specifically focused on law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. Located in Oldbury, West Midlands (postal code B69 3DE, United Kingdom), the procurement process is in the tender stage. The deadline for submissions is 14 April 2022 at 15:00, following the open procedure method for below-threshold contracts. The contract is scheduled to commence on 25 April 2022 and will last until 1 June 2022. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in grant writing, consultancy, and stakeholder engagement within the public sector. Companies with prior experience in collaborating with local authorities on funding applications, particularly those focused on parks and environmental projects, will benefit significantly from this procurement. The successful applicant will play a crucial role in supporting Sandwell MBC in securing funding for various local initiatives, potentially leading to further contracts and enhanced community engagement. ## Notice Funding Applications Consultancy Sandwell MBC is seeking to engage an experienced funding bid writer for a number of grants and scoping for further grants. The successful supplier will: o Work with senior managers and stakeholders to complete funding applications for current funding opportunities: including the Local Authority Treescapes Fund; Urban Tree Challenge Fund; various large and small funding applications for parks and open spaces improvements and projects; Sandwell Valley and Nature Reserves funding opportunities; FCC Communities Fund o Scope potential funding opportunities for service priorities in parks, visitor service sites, events, trees, and grounds (including external grants, major bids, and internal funding streams, such as Public Health) The successful supplier will have experience of working with Local Authorities and public sector organisations on funding bid writing and applications, funding stakeholder planning and engagement, and funding scoping. The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to PQQ's / ITT's or other related documents. In Order To View and Submit a Tender, you will be required to' Opt-In'. For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the 'Guidance for Suppliers' section of the website. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. If you require further assistance in respect of the system please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810. Closing date: 14 April 2022 at 15:00hrs Additional information: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb01af84-ad93-4c95-8aa0-7028c06beddf | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Apr 2022 | | Submission deadline | 14 Apr 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 25 Apr 2022 - 1 Jun 2022 | | 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 | SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | WEST MIDLANDS | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B69 3DE | | 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 | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ## Release History - 5 Apr 2022 at 07:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb01af84-ad93-4c95-8aa0-7028c06beddf ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb01af84-ad93-4c95-8aa0-7028c06beddf 5th April 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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