---
title: "Recruitment of a cluster lead organisation"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0593e8"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2025-09-04"
---

# Recruitment of a cluster lead organisation

Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0593e8

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## Summary

The procurement process, led by the West Midlands Combined Authority, involved the recruitment of a cluster lead organisation under the project titled "Recruitment of a cluster lead organisation". This initiative falls under the services category, specifically focusing on business development consultancy services. The procurement, aimed at supporting the West Midlands Future Homes Cluster, concluded its award stage and resulted in a contract with CAST CONSULT LIMITED. The contract commenced on 2nd September 2025 and is set to end on 31st March 2026. The procurement method employed was limited competition below the threshold, situated in Birmingham, within the UKG region. Key dates include the contract signing on 2nd September 2025, reflecting an efficient timeline from award to implementation.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for consultancy businesses specialising in business development, particularly within the housing sector, to expand their portfolio by participating in innovative and regionally significant projects. Firms like CAST CONSULT LIMITED, an SME in Dartford, exemplify the type of business well-suited to such opportunities, evidencing that agile and specialised consultants can effectively compete for and secure valuable service contracts with sub-central government authorities. Engaging in these tenders allows businesses not only to grow but to contribute to regional development initiatives, enhancing their market reputation and expertise.

## Notice

The West Midlands Combined Authority is interested in recruiting an organisation to become the lead cluster organisation to support the creation and formulation of the West Midlands Future Homes Cluster

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053834-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £74,500 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CAST CONSULT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79411100 - Business development consultancy services

## Release History

- 4 Sep 2025 at 10:23 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053834-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053834-2025
  4th September 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.cast-consultancy.com/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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