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title: "PBS Refresh Framework for Growth"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0646fb"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DUDLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-02-04"
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# PBS Refresh Framework for Growth

Buyer: DUDLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0646fb

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## Summary

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the "PBS Refresh Framework for Growth" aimed at renewing the Place Based Strategy and identifying risks and opportunities for economic growth within the borough over the next five years. The contract, which falls under the services category, was awarded through a limited competition below the threshold, with the procurement phase classified as complete. The process culminated with the signing of the contract with GC Insight Ltd on 30th January 2026, and the contract period spans from 1st February to 31st March 2026. The awarded contract has a gross value of GBP 46,770, with the work primarily taking place in the UKG36 region, which includes Dudley.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development consultancy services, particularly those having expertise in economic strategy and community growth. GC Insight Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise in Manchester, successfully secured the contract, highlighting that SMEs equipped with innovative insights and strong research credentials might perform well in such procurement processes. This framework allows for collaborative engagement in shaping local economic growth strategies, offering a platform for businesses that can contribute to sustainable community and economic development initiatives.

## Notice

A refresh of the Place Based Strategy (PBS) together with a targeted evidence-based synthesis of the most significant risks, opportunities for economic growth in the borough for the next 5 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009995-2026 |
| 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 | 4 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £38,975 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DUDLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | DUDLEY |
| Post town | Dudley |
| Postcode | DY1 1HF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG36 Dudley |
| Local authority | Dudley |
| Electoral ward | St. James's |
| Westminster constituency | Dudley |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GC INSIGHT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73210000 - Research consultancy services
- 73220000 - Development consultancy services

## Release History

- 4 Feb 2026 at 13:36 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009995-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009995-2026
  4th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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