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Published 26 Mar 2024, 15:29 GMT

Official UK procurement notice

Framework Agreement Consultancy Services

Official notice

Authority: WEST MIDLANDS GROWTH COMPANY LIMITED (Public body)

Framework agreement5 lotsServicesOpen procedure
Framework ceiling (notional)£1,500,000total for 5 lots · framework ceiling, not attributable revenue
Submissions closed 26 Apr 2024
Lots 5see the lot list below
Framework period 2 yrs 10 moends 31 Mar 2027 · extension options published · starts 27 May 2024

What is being bought5 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

The West Midlands Growth Company is seeking to establish a framework agreement via this tender process, appointing multiple suppliers across each of the Lots.The aim of this project is to create a suite of capable suppliers who can deliver a range of specialist, consultancy services across all the key business areas within the West Midlands Growth Company during the term including, but not limited to Inward Investment, Capital Attraction, Strategic Research and Evaluation.Service providers appointed to the framework will be assessed during the procurement process for their financial stability, track record, experience and technical an professional ability.This tender has been divided into five Lots and potential suppliers may bid for one or multiple Lots dependant on their business capabilities. There are no restrictions on the number of Lots that a Tenderer can bid for or be awarded.WMGC intends to appoint multiple suppliers to each Lot and this will be based on the highest scorin

CPV: Business and management consultancy and related services · Business and management consultancy services · Evaluation consultancy services · General management consultancy services

How this framework works

From the published notice
Places
up to 24 suppliers
Framework period
2 yrs 10 mo from 27 May 2024, Not applicable

Lots and requirements (5)Procurement structure

5 lots · 4 with a published value
Lot #1Strategic Support: Strategy Development, Workshops & BaselineRenewal 2 yrs 10 moPublished value£900,000

Provision of strategic, objective support relating to development of individual business areas strategies, corporate documents & strategies and regional documents. This might include research and policy work, the identification of options with recommendations as well as implementation and delivery. Potential areas of future support may include:In Market Representation and Lead GenerationInvestor Enquiry Management, Inward Investment Proposition Development & Specialist Product & Services Development and DeliveryStrategic Inward Investment Attraction / FDI OpportunitiesWest Midlands Strategic Site Promotion (Leisure / Hotels / Business) – Identify and baseline the opportunities for expansion, development of accelerator programmes and market engagement activity.Business Cases for future funding

Contract period: 27 May 2024 – 31 Mar 2027 (2 yrs 10 mo)
Delivery: West Midlands
Extensions: The initial term of this agreement will be from 27th May 2024 to 31st March 2025 with the option to extend for a further two years, reviewed on an annual basis, subject to future funding and ongoing requirements.Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #2Economic Analysis: Economic Trends, Baselines, Case Studies, Labour Market ProfilesRenewal 2 yrs 10 moPublished value£200,000

Potential areas of future support may include:Provision of Economic Impact ResearchEvaluation & Reporting including for the Major Events FundFeasibility Studies

Contract period: 27 May 2024 – 31 Mar 2027 (2 yrs 10 mo)
Delivery: West Midlands
Extensions: The initial term of this agreement will be from 27th May 2024 to 31st March 2025 with the option to extend for a further two years, reviewed on an annual basis, subject to future funding and ongoing requirements.Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #3Place Promotion & Visitor EconomyRenewal 2 yrs 10 moPublished value£300,000

Potential areas of future support may include:Perception Surveys Visitor SurveysAccessibility & Inclusive Tourism Business Support

Contract period: 27 May 2024 – 31 Mar 2027 (2 yrs 10 mo)
Delivery: West Midlands
Extensions: The initial term of this agreement will be from 27th May 2024 to 31st March 2025 with the option to extend for a further two years, reviewed on an annual basis, subject to future funding and ongoing requirements.Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #4Organisational Development (Internal)Renewal 2 yrs 10 moPublished value£50,000

Potential areas of future support may include:Skills/ Competencies AnalysisGaps and or Deficiencies Analysis / Review

Contract period: 27 May 2024 – 31 Mar 2027 (2 yrs 10 mo)
Delivery: West Midlands
Extensions: The initial term of this agreement will be from 27th May 2024 to 31st March 2025 with the option to extend for a further two years, reviewed on an annual basis, subject to future funding and ongoing requirements.Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #5Coaching & Staff DevelopmentRenewal 2 yrs 10 moLot estimate not published

Potential areas of future support may include:Provision of group or 1-2-1 mentoring and coaching services

Contract period: 27 May 2024 – 31 Mar 2027 (2 yrs 10 mo)
Delivery: West Midlands
Extensions: The initial term of this agreement will be from 27th May 2024 to 31st March 2025 with the option to extend for a further two years, reviewed on an annual basis, subject to future funding and ongoing requirements.Variant bids: not allowed

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
Conditions of participation1
  • Suitability

    NA

What this means for your bid
  • “Framework Agreement Consultancy Services” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, up to 24 suppliers, not a single contract.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Procedure method
Open procedure
Legal basis
CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
Procurement category
Services
Notice status
Closed
Procurement threshold
Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Framework agreement
Who may use this agreement
Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Unspecified in notice
Recurring procurement
No (one-off requirement)
First published
26 Mar 2024, 15:29 GMT
Last source update
26 Mar 2024, 15:29 GMT
Award evaluation window
26 Apr 2024 – …
Authority reference
2024-WMGC-0331
FTS notice number
2024/S 000-009856
Classification (CPV)
Business and management consultancy and related servicesBusiness and management consultancy servicesEvaluation consultancy servicesGeneral management consultancy services
Delivery area
West Midlands (UKG3)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-044d11 Find a Tender

How it was run

Official notice
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Appointment period ends
26 Apr 2024, 12:00 BST
Submission channel
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Accepted languages
en
Bids opened
26 Apr 2024, 14:00 BST
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Timeline

26 Mar 2024 → 27 May 2024 · 4 dates
  1. Notice published
    26 Mar 2024, 15:29 GMT
  2. Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown
    26 Apr 2024, 12:00 BST
  3. Bids opened
    26 Apr 2024, 14:00 BST
  4. Contract starts
    27 May 2024, 00:00 BST

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

West Midlands Growth Company

Contracting authorityPublic bodyBody governed by public lawGeneral public services The Colmore Building 20 Colmore Circus Queensway B4 6AT, Birmingham, West Midlands, B4 6ATContact email Published organisation website ↗

Dispute resolution & review bodies

  • West Midlands Growth Company Leadership TemaReview body Birmingham

Official documents & specifications

Official links; attachments are not copied

No document links were published on the notice.