Towns Funds Programme Consultancy - AWARD

Towns Funds Programme Consultancy

Sandwell Council are seeking an experienced full- time consultancy resource to drive their Towns Fund submission. The requirements are split into 2 parts, further details of this can be found in the Requirements Section (Section 2)

It is envisaged that Part 1 of the commission will be from January 2020 to June 2020 (6 months) with a potential 12 months extension to deliver Part 2.

Sandwell Council has three 'Towns' eligible for a Town Deal. The Council are looking to appoint consultants to deliver the three bids/ lots. Although this does not need to be one consultancy. Bids can be made for one, two, or all three of the Town Deal areas. However, please submit separate bids for each Area.

Lot 1: West Bromwich Lot 2: Rowley Regis Lot 3: Smethwick.

Bids will be evaluated on a lot by lot basis.

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 the ITT and other related documents.

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: Thursday 16 January 2020 at 12:00hrs