Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c53-8f9e-7190-84c2-97c6c91dde47/consultancy-support-social-economy-covid-19-recovery closed GB negotiated without publication procedure Suitable for SMEs # Consultancy Support: Social Economy COVID-19 Recovery [West Midlands Combined Authority](https://tendernation.io/buyers/west-midlands-combined-authority) Estimated value £30,000 to £40,000 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 which works alongside partners to research the innovation and enterprise we have seen as a result of COVID-19 across faith groups, voluntary and community organisations, mutual aid groups, neighbourhood groups and the social enterprise sector and identify the opportunities for and post 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. In that context the West Midlands has seen an incredible response from mutual aid, faith and community groups, neighborhood groups and the social economy. From food distribution networks for those shielding to the provision of ICT equipment to facilitate home-schooling the response has been incredible. WMCA's Public Service Reform Directorate would like to develop a deeper understanding of the innovation and enterprise shown by the social economy in response to the pandemic, so as to ensure that the value of that response and the resilience of neighbourhoods that has been built can be harnessed for the long term. This will take the form of a piece of published research in the form of a summary report, which will: • Explore good practice across the region set within some form of analytical framework; • Identify a number of case studies showing different types of response and action; • Inform how we could learn from that practice and, in particular, the implications it might have for public agencies; • Set out short to medium term and recovery actions that should be taken as we move forward to the 'new normal' of 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\_368 - Consultancy Support: Social Economy COVID-19 Recovery ITT: itt\_802 - RfQ: Social Economy 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/4d3934b8-16e2-47d9-a9dc-432da7910859) 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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