Published date: 26 July 2023
Awarded contract - This means that the contract has been awarded to a supplier.
Contract summary
Industry
Civic betterment and community facility support services - 98133100
Location of contract
West Midlands
Value of contract
£5,000,000
Procurement reference
04860-2023
Published date
26 July 2023
Closing date
26 July 2023
Closing time
1pm
Contract start date
8 August 2023
Contract end date
31 March 2025
Contract type
Service contract
Procedure type
Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold)
The opportunity was not advertised, because for example only one supplier is capable of delivering the requirement, or due to extreme urgency brought about by unforeseen events.
This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
No
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
Yes
Description
Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency (VEAT) Notice:
During the Games five Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games legacy programmes achieved high levels of inclusive impact and reach amongst underserved communities and in overlooked places across the West Midlands. However, not everyone had a chance to take part and this contract award during its term will enable more people to volunteer at events, young people facing barriers can access social action placements, people with disabilities and more women and girls to participate in Games-linked physical activity, and more Voluntary Community and Social Enterprise organisations ("VCSE")operating in our most deprived places and with our most disadvantaged people can gain resilience from inclusion in the Games legacy network.
There is current evidence of demand for five projects amongst communities and VCSEs in the West Midlands. In 2023, community consultation tested post-Games appetite for the outputs and the objectives of five specific trailblazer projects and found not only demand, but also that communities trusted the charity as a neutral body to deliver fairly on behalf of WMCA. Communities said that the Games brand continues to be seen as inclusive, positive and powerful, with the potential to engage underserved beneficiary groups linked to all five Trailblazers.
• Critical Mass - an inclusive dance programme, supporting young people with disabilities to access dance-based activities and performance opportunities across the West Midlands. Participants will have the opportunity to perform at the Games Anniversary Festival in Summer 2023.
• Gen22 - a youth social action programme, aimed at empowering young people aged 16- 24 to make real change in their own communities.
• Volunteering - maintaining the regional asset that is the 'Commonwealth Collective', meeting a local demand for volunteers, and positioning the region as a viable host for future major events.
• Bring the Power - schools and community-based youth programme, delivering workshops and upskilling teachers to maximise the educational opportunities presented to young people, particularly girls and SEND young people in the West Midlands.
• Social Value - connecting private and third sector organisations to maximise community impact and corporate social value in a measurable and quantitative way.
Award information
Awarded date
26 July 2023
Contract start date
8 August 2023
Contract end date
31 March 2025
Total value of contract
£5,000,000
This contract was awarded to 1 supplier.
United By Birmingham 2022 Legacy Charity
Address
CO Gowling WLG UK LLP
Two Snowhill
Snow Hill Queensway
Birmingham
B4 6WRReference
Charity Commission reference: 1193875
Supplier is SME?
No
Supplier is VCSE?
Yes
Additional details
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The contract will run until Monday March 31st 2025 it should be noted that this time limit is the current timeline set by the funder which may be subject to future amendment. For the avoidance of doubt this contract will not exceed a period of three years.
About the buyer
Contact name
WMCA Procurement Team
Address
16 Summer Lane
BIRMINGHAM
B193SD
England
Telephone
0121 214 7225
Website
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