# Establishing an Infrastructure and Investment Strategy for the West Midlands Combined Authority \(WMCA\)

> Tender notice from UK public-sector procurement sources.

## Key facts

- Public buyer: [Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council](/buyers/sandwell-metropolitan-borough-council/contract-awards)
- Published: 18 November 2016
- Planned start: 29 February 2016
- Planned end: 31 May 2016
- Stage: open_tender
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: 5c765da5-5b66-4db1-9212-31491515291f-86288
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-43f394a4-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

## Description

Sandwell MBC - Requirement for a Commission to develop an infrastructure and investment strategy that meets the aspiration of the West Midlands Combined Authority Strategic Economic Plan\. Local Authorities within the West Midlands are in the process of establishing a Combined Authority \(CA\) within the region\. Several work streams of activity have been established to progress this proposal\. Further details on the Combined Authority and its plans for the future can be found at www\.westmidlandscombined authority\.org\.uk\. Sandwell MBC on behalf of the CA have a requirement for a commission to be undertaken to build on the existing body of work completed to date for the CA and develop from this, an infrastructure and investment strategy that meets the aspiration of the CA’s Strategic Economic Plan\. Organisations interested in submitting a bid for this commission can obtain more information by 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 Quick Quote and other related documents\. In Order To View the on-line Quick Quote \(if applicable\) or Submit a Quote, 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 for the receipt of bids will be no later than 12\.00 Noon on Tuesday 16th February 2016 Additional information: The Quotation Document\(s\) will be made available to suppliers who Express Interest on the Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council Tendering Portal\. To access the portal please click the following link https://in-tendhost\.co\.uk/sandwellmbc You will be required to log into an existing account or register a new one\. Once logged in, from the top menu bar click on "Tenders" to list all the current opportunities\. Once you have found the relevant opportunity you should click on "View Details" in order to Express Interest\. Closing date for submission of quotations is 16 February 2016 at 12 Noon\. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No https://in-tendhost\.co\.uk/sandwellmbc/aspx/

## Related contract awards

- [Transformation Managed Service Provider - AWARD](/contracts/ocds-b5fd17-70979b33-b389-4e56-a5cf-fb421ebc3674): Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council
- [Refurbishment of Existing KS2 toilets and New Resource Room, Temple Meadow School, - AWARD](/contracts/ocds-b5fd17-58e0038e-ec39-41e4-bb76-f9c0e757034f): Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council
- [Media Workshop - AWARD](/contracts/ocds-b5fd17-799a0b55-a042-4e77-9fcc-a33d7ade82af): Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council

## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c765da5-5b66-4db1-9212-31491515291f-86288)