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II.1.1) Title
Framework Agreement Consultancy Services
Reference number: 2024-WMGC-0331
II.1.2) Main CPV code
79400000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short 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
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
1 500 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
Lot No: Lot 1
II.2.1) Title
Strategic Support: Strategy Development, Workshops & Baseline
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79400000
79411000
79410000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKG3
Main site or place of performance:
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
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
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
900 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
27/05/2024
End:
31/03/2027
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
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.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Lot No: Lot 2
II.2.1) Title
Economic Analysis: Economic Trends, Baselines, Case Studies, Labour Market Profiles
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79400000
79411000
79419000
79410000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKG3
Main site or place of performance:
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Potential areas of future support may include:Provision of Economic Impact ResearchEvaluation & Reporting including for the Major Events FundFeasibility Studies
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
200 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
27/05/2024
End:
31/03/2027
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
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.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Lot No: Lot 3
II.2.1) Title
Place Promotion & Visitor Economy
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79400000
79411000
79419000
79410000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKG3
Main site or place of performance:
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Potential areas of future support may include:Perception Surveys Visitor SurveysAccessibility & Inclusive Tourism Business Support
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
300 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
27/05/2024
End:
31/03/2027
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
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.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Lot No: Lot 4
II.2.1) Title
Organisational Development (Internal)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79400000
79411000
79410000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKG3
Main site or place of performance:
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Potential areas of future support may include:Skills/ Competencies AnalysisGaps and or Deficiencies Analysis / Review
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
50 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
27/05/2024
End:
31/03/2027
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
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.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Lot No: Lot 5
II.2.1) Title
Coaching & Staff Development
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79400000
79411000
79410000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKG3
Main site or place of performance:
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Potential areas of future support may include:Provision of group or 1-2-1 mentoring and coaching services
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
27/05/2024
End:
31/03/2027
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
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.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement with several operators.
Envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement: 24
Justification for any framework agreement duration exceeding 4 years: Not applicable
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
No