Published date: 24 September 2024

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 16 October 2024, 12pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Research and development services and related consultancy services - 73000000

  • Research and development consultancy services - 73200000

  • Development consultancy services - 73220000

    • Business and management consultancy and related services - 79400000

Location of contract

WS1 1TP

Value of contract

£0

Procurement reference

IT-255-775-WP4037

Published date

24 September 2024

Closing date

16 October 2024

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

14 November 2024

Contract end date

31 March 2025

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (below threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements below the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

The Borough Councils of Dudley, Sandwell and Walsall are seeking to commission an organisation to establish an Innovation Framework and Delivery Plan for the Black Country to be delivered by the local authorities and partner organisations. This framework and delivery plan will complement the Place-based Strategies and Local Growth Plans currently under development by local authorities and the West Midlands Combined Authority by outlining the role of innovation in supporting economic growth.
The Innovation Framework and Delivery Plan will be developed through methods such as (but not limited to) a literature/evidence base review, analysis of internal business support and regeneration documentation, and a detailed consultation and engagement process with relevant stakeholders, businesses and associated agencies which will form short, medium and long-term programmes to be delivered. Input on the appropriate methodology to pursue is also welcomed through the tender process.
The funding of this project is through the following funding streams:
Sandwell - Global West Midlands Fund
Walsall/Dudley - UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF)

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Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

About the buyer

Contact name

Julie Jones

Address

Darwall Street
Walsall
West Midlands
WS1 1TP
United Kingdom

Telephone

01922 654329

Email

Julie.Jones2@walsall.gov.uk

Website

https://www.walsall.gov.uk/