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title: "Evaluation for the WMCA Investment into project Polly"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069355"
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buyer: "WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-05-07"
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# Evaluation for the WMCA Investment into project Polly

Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069355

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by the West Midlands Combined Authority, involved the evaluation consultancy services for assessing the impact of an investment into Project Polly. The project, which aims to measure the economic contribution to the West Midlands economy, is set in Birmingham, United Kingdom. The procurement method was limited, described as below threshold with limited competition. The process culminated with an award on 23rd April 2026, and the contract commenced on the same date, scheduled to conclude by 5th October 2026. The overall contract value is £38,190 gross, and the procurement pertains to the services category in the regional screen sector.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for consultancy firms specialising in evaluation services to expand their market presence and contribute to regional development. Companies well-suited for this contract are those with expertise in economic impact assessment, preferably with experience in the entertainment or media sector. Participation in such projects can enhance the firm's reputation and lead to further engagement opportunities with public authorities. Additionally, businesses capable of delivering insights into regional economic growth and those interested in supporting local supply chains would find this tender particularly advantageous.

## Notice

West Midlands Combined Authority are recruiting for the consultancy to assist with the evaluation of the impact of an investment of PS1.4m into the production of Project Polly to mobilise from a base in the West Midlands. This evaluation will assess the economic contribution of Project Polly being produced within the West Midlands. The focus will be on quantifying the Gross Value Added (GVA) to the West Midlands economy and identifying key outcomes and outputs for the regional screen sector and associated supply chains.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041917-2026 |
| 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 | 7 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 22 Apr 2026 - 5 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £31,825 |

## 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 | BURNS OWENS PARTNERSHIP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

## Release History

- 7 May 2026 at 12:19 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041917-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041917-2026
  7th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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