---
title: "Inclusive Communities Approach Household Survey in the West Midlands"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06119c"
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published: "2026-01-29"
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# Inclusive Communities Approach Household Survey in the West Midlands

Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06119c

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## Summary

The West Midlands Combined Authority has completed a procurement process for the "Inclusive Communities Approach Household Survey" in the West Midlands, classified under research and development consultancy services. This contract, using a limited procurement method below threshold with limited competition, was active from 14th January 2026 to 31st March 2026. The contract, valued at approximately £52,753.20 in total, was awarded to MEL RESEARCH LIMITED, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in Birmingham. This project contributes to the consultancy services industry within the geographic region identified as UKG31 in the West Midlands.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, especially for consultancy services providing research and development. Given the nature of the project, organisations with expertise in community engagement and survey execution in public service contexts, particularly SMEs, would find this opportunity well-suited for bidding. As the initiative focuses on inclusivity and community analysis, businesses with relevant experience in social research and policy advisory stand to benefit by participating in similar future tenders. This type of procurement facilitates strengthening ties with governmental bodies and offers visibility to businesses adept in such complex public sector projects.

## Notice

Provision of consultancy services for delivery of an inclusive communities approach household survey in the West Midlands

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007875-2026 |
| 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 | 14 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 14 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 | £43,961 |

## 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 | MEL RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 29 Jan 2026 at 10:16 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007875-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007875-2026
  29th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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