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title: "Levelling Up Bid Change Request Support - CAN"
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# Levelling Up Bid Change Request Support - CAN

Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fb85de70-4a72-44f0-97ec-b39984f3c752

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## Summary

The procurement process led by the West Midlands Combined Authority has concluded with the awarding of a contract for "Levelling Up Bid Change Request Support". This contract falls under the category of Business Development Consultancy Services and pertains to the delivery in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. As part of a selective procurement method, the contract was awarded as a direct call-off from the Procure Partnerships Professional Services Framework. The tender process reached its award stage, with the contract period spanning from 12th May 2025 to 11th August 2025. The procurement cycle included important dates such as the tender period ending on 9th May 2025 and the award being published on 16th May 2025. The minimum value of the contract was £20,150, with a total awarded amount of £56,650.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services to engage with a public sector project aimed at assessing and amending bids for Levelling Up funding. Such opportunities are well-suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as indicated by the criteria favouring SMEs for this procurement. The involvement of SMEs like Cadence Projects, which was the successful supplier, highlights the potential for business growth in the consultancy sector by contributing to government-led initiatives within the West Midlands. Companies with expertise in business development consultancy, particularly those adept at feasibility assessments and value-for-money evaluations, would find this type of tender beneficial for expanding their public sector portfolio.

## Notice

Contract Award Notice confirming award of a contract for external support with the change request to a bid for Levelling Up funding, including assessment of the feasibility of the project, value for money and initial programme and commercial estimate. Awarded as a Direct Award under the Procure Partnerships Professional Services Framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6392c622-b20b-4212-b667-cb372edc04c3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 9 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 11 May 2025 - 11 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £56,650 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £20,150 |
| 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 | 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CADENCE PROJECTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79411100 - Business development consultancy services

## Release History

- 16 May 2025 at 10:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6392c622-b20b-4212-b667-cb372edc04c3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6392c622-b20b-4212-b667-cb372edc04c3
  16th May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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