Published date: 14 February 2022

Last edited date: 14 February 2022

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: 28 February 2022, 3pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Research and development services and related consultancy services - 73000000

  • Research and development consultancy services - 73200000

  • Development consultancy services - 73220000

Location of contract

B69 3DB

Value of contract

£90,000

Procurement reference

IT-230-5910-SMBC 21180

Published date

14 February 2022

Closing date

28 February 2022

Closing time

3pm

Contract start date

14 March 2022

Contract end date

13 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?

No

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

Sandwell Residents Panel

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council (the Council) is seeking to appoint an experienced consultant to assist with the development and operation of a resident's panel in Sandwell for three years. Local providers are encouraged to apply and applicants who have a commitment to utilising local people in the work.

The consultant will be responsible for developing a residents' panel to support evidence-based policy, service delivery and performance management.

The main purpose of involving residents in the decision making of the council via the resident's panel is more accurately represent resident views and needs and therefore to positively affect wellbeing outcomes.
Term of Contract

The Contract Period will be for 3 years, commencing 14 March 2022 to 13 March 2025

Value of Contract
The estimated annual budget payable for the delivery of this application is in the region of £30,000, with an overall contract value of £90,000. This figure is intended to act as a guide to assist in the preparation of your quotation. The Council does not bind itself to this or any other figure.

The contract value shall remain fixed for the duration of the contract.

The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal.

From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to Quotation or other related documents.

To submit a quotation you will be required to 'Opt In'.

For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the `Guidance for Suppliers` section of the website. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal.

If you require further assistance in respect of the system please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810.

Closing date: Monday 28 February 2022 at 15:00hrs

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Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

About the buyer

Contact name

Michelle Hackwood

Address

Freeth Street
Oldbury
West Midlands
B69 3DB
United Kingdom

Telephone

0121 569 2873

Email

michelle_hackwood@sandwell.gov.uk