Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c4c-7c2b-71d2-84b5-38a1ad8d7b15/consultancy-support-consultancy-support-system-level-covid-19-recovery closed GB negotiated without publication procedure Suitable for SMEs # Consultancy Support: Consultancy Support: System Level COVID-19 Recovery [West Midlands Combined Authority](https://tendernation.io/buyers/west-midlands-combined-authority) Estimated value £40,000 to £50,000 Published 6 Jul 2020 Deadline Closed 17 Jul 2020 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender You are invited to submit a quotation for delivery of a collaborative exercise to research the system level responses to COVID-19 across public services and identify the opportunities for recovery. The West Midlands has been the hardest hit region outside London in terms of COVID-19 cases and deaths, and many reports indicate that it will suffer the worst economic and social impact in the coming months and years. The Covid-19 global pandemic and associated economic and social lockdown has brought profound impacts on global and national economies with far reaching consequences for regions, communities and individuals. Legislative changes to local authority (LA) duties arising from the Coronavirus Act 2020, commitment to existing statutory service responsibilities and revenue losses have placed unprecedented operational and fiscal pressures upon local Government, amounting to an estimated financial deficit of £4bn. In that challenging context the West Midlands has nonetheless transformed and innovated at scale across its public services, including local authorities, the emergency services and across its health and care system. The proposed research from WMCA's Public Service Reform Directorate will explore how public services have changed in response to the pandemic, what we can learn from these changes, and how we move forward to a 'new normal' to create a fairer, greener and healthier West Midlands. Additional information: To express an interest in this opportunity, please register in our e-tendering portal, Bravo Solution. Once registered, please go to: Project: project\_370 - Consultancy Support: System Level COVID-19 Recovery ITT: itt\_803 - RfQ: System Level COVID-19 Recovery This opportunity will be evaluated as follows: Quality 60% Price 40% Read full description ## CPV classification Research services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/01c4c393-00e3-44db-bf2b-8b111f864348) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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