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title: "Employment Support & Supported Employment Cross-Programme Evaluation"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0678af"
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buyer: "WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-03-31"
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# Employment Support & Supported Employment Cross-Programme Evaluation

Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0678af

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## Summary

The West Midlands Combined Authority has completed the procurement for the "Employment Support & Supported Employment Cross-Programme Evaluation" initiative. This tender sought to commission an independent evaluation aimed at improving employment support across the region's seven metropolitan boroughs. Classified under the services category, the contract was awarded on 31 March 2026, following a limited competition procurement process. The evaluation period commenced on 16 March 2026 and is scheduled to conclude on 31 October 2026, with the total contract value amounting to £173,280 GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in evaluation consultancy services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like York Consulting, which was awarded this contract. SME consultants with expertise in employment programme evaluations, especially those with experience in public sector projects within the UK, are well-suited to participate in such procurements. Businesses operating within the West Midlands can leverage this programme to expand their presence and develop strategic partnerships with public authorities, enhancing their portfolio and visibility in the market.

## Notice

Commissioning of an independent evaluation for West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) for - Supported Employment - for people who are in work to help them to sustain their employment. And Employment Support - supporting people who are out of work with a range of health-related challenges to help them into employment. These programmes run across WMCA's seven constituent metropolitan boroughs.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029481-2026 |
| 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 | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 16 Mar 2026 - 31 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £144,400 |

## 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 | YORK CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

## Release History

- 31 Mar 2026 at 09:34 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029481-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029481-2026
  31st March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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