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title: "Developing a vision, strategy and operational model for a West Midlands Creative and Cultural Industries Cluster (CCI)"
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# Developing a vision, strategy and operational model for a West Midlands Creative and Cultural Industries Cluster (CCI)

Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e67a

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## Summary

The procurement process, managed by the West Midlands Combined Authority, centred around developing a vision, strategy, and operational model for a Creative and Cultural Industries Cluster in the West Midlands. This contract falls under the services category, specifically targeting research and development services and related consultancy work. The process reached the award stage with METRO DYNAMICS LIMITED being selected as the supplier. The procurement method utilised was limited competition, indicating a below-threshold status. The contract commenced on 21st November 2025 and is set to conclude on 28th February 2026, with a total value of £39,600, including VAT. The award took place in Birmingham, UK, marking the culmination of this targeted exercise in fostering regional cultural growth.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in consultancy and strategy development within the creative and cultural sectors. Companies with expertise in research and development services could particularly benefit from engaging in similar tenders to leverage regional strategies into new business ventures. SMEs like METRO DYNAMICS LIMITED showcased their capability to align with governmental strategic objectives, illustrating the potential for similar businesses to expand their portfolio through such collaborative projects. Firms aiming to specialise in public sector innovation and development could find opportunities in engaging with public authorities like the West Midlands Combined Authority, contributing to dynamic cultural change within the UK regions.

## Notice

The West Midlands Combined Authority is looking to recruit and organisation to support the development of a refreshed vision, strategy and high-level operational model for a West Midlands Creative Industries Cluster.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076115-2025 |
| 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 | 21 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 21 Nov 2025 - 28 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £33,000 |

## 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 | METRO DYNAMICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 21 Nov 2025 at 15:03 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076115-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076115-2025
  21st November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.metrodynamics.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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