Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c81-a663-7313-b5fd-92411b06988b/provision-of-west-midlands-data-store closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Provision of West Midlands Data Store [West Midlands Combined Authority](https://tendernation.io/buyers/west-midlands-combined-authority) Estimated value Not stated Published 17 Mar 2021 Deadline Closed 31 Mar 2021 ## 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. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender The WMCA (West Midlands Combined Authority) is seeking to commission consultancy support to develop the evidence base for the strategic need for better regional data infrastructure, and options for the development of a regional data store facility. This work should adopt an approach which builds on the current capacity and capability in the region. A key output identified by the WM Digital Roadmap is the development of a proposal for a West Midlands Datastore. This recognises that whilst there are pockets of excellence and expertise in the region on data, there is limited connectivity between organisations and individual datasets, thereby reducing their value in addressing policy challenges. The successful consultant will be leading the development and delivery of this work, working closely with a small group of WMCA and Local Authority officers and regional stakeholders, including private and third sector organisations. Stakeholder engagement should involve more than consultation and give partners some degree of authorship over how a datastore would work in practise to create an efficient data sharing platform. In order to access the documents and submit a bid please do so through BravoSolution, the WMCA's e-tendering portal ([wmca.bravosolution.co.uk](https://wmca.bravosolution.co.uk)). The tender reference is itt\_935 and if you are not already registered on BravoSolution it is free and usually only takes a few minutes to do so. This tender is being evaluated on the basis of 70/30 quality/price and please note that the closing date for submissions is 1200 noon on Wednesday 31st March 2021 and if you have any clarification questions the deadline for submitting them is 1200 noon on Monday 29th March 2021. Read full description ## CPV classification Data storage services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/e0703d94-0844-4f5e-adc1-c6ef2703a2f9) 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. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile West Midlands Combined Authority: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/west-midlands-combined-authority) [Sector More IT services tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/it-services) ## More tenders like this [SONI090 – Client-Side Advisor · SONI Ltd · 32 days left · 20 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a154e4-4736-72ba-9b73-0e325c4a96e5/soni090-client-side-advisor) [Software implementation services – DNS - Metada Platform - licence a související implementační, konzultační, analytické a školicí služby · DIAMO, státní podnik · 36 days left · 23 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-8989-719a-85fd-f036dc09b9df/czechia-software-implementation-services-dns-metada-platform-licence-a-s) [IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support – Integrale ICT-dienstverlening · Stichting TWijs · 42 days left · 30 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-8078-70d7-8df3-40f25f4d83c5/netherlands-it-services-consulting-software-development-internet-and-suppor) [Software supply services – CRE\_2026\_092 Renouvellement des licences Varonis · CREOS Luxembourg S.A. · 27 days left · 15 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-411c-7086-9da9-540c2fa32c64/luxembourg-software-supply-services-cre-2026-092-renouvellement-des-licences) [Software supply services – Vergabe zur Ablösung der bestehenden SAP-Lösung im Bereich Personal · Westfälische Verkehrsgesellschaft mbH · 29 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-0636-71ff-ab09-9dda4a94f77c/germany-software-supply-services-vergabe-zur-ablosung-der-bestehenden-sap-lo) [Computer facilities management services – IT-tjänster · Kalmar Läns Museum · 29 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-8774-723e-83a8-af2cae60c2ed/sweden-computer-facilities-management-services-it-tjanster)