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title: "Evaluation of Cluster development activities"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-061187"
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# Evaluation of Cluster development activities

Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-061187

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Evaluation of Cluster Development Activities" was conducted by the West Midlands Combined Authority, based in Birmingham, United Kingdom. The contract focuses on services within the evaluation consultancy sector. This tender process, described as 'limited' with 'below threshold - limited competition', has been completed, reaching the award and contract stages. The contract was awarded to ATHEY CONSULTING LIMITED, a small to medium enterprise located in Cambridge, United Kingdom. The contract period runs from 15 January 2026 to 31 March 2026, with a gross contract value of £40,800.

This tender provides an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those experienced in evaluation and cluster programme assessments. Businesses that thrive on dynamic, evaluative projects and have a proven ability to offer formative insights for strategic improvements would be highly suited for similar opportunities. Additionally, companies that can engage in partnerships or as subcontractors with larger consultancies could find significant growth potential in analogous contracts.

## Notice

West Midlands Combined Authority are seeking a consultant to undertake a formative evaluation of the WMCA cluster programme to identify areas for potential future improvement, refine the approach and guide necessary adjustments.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007836-2026 |
| 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 | 29 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 15 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £34,000 |

## 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 | ATHEY CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

## Release History

- 29 Jan 2026 at 09:30 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007836-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007836-2026
  29th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.mylocaleconomy.org
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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