Scope
Reference
CWC25186
Description
City of Wolverhampton Council (CWC) required experienced heritage consultants for the Development Phase of the National Lottery Heritage Fund (Heritage Fund) supported project to Explore, Enhance, Protect and Promote Smestow Valley Local Nature Reserve. The planned Delivery Phase of the project aims to enhance and celebrate the heritage value of Smestow Valley through restoration of heritage features and habitat, community
engagement, interpretation and volunteering. It also aims to engage a wider range of users and improve access making the site safer and more welcoming to visit. We are currently nearing the end of the Development Phases, CWC and project partners,
appointed a Bid Consultant to support the team to complete the required Development Phase documents for the final bid submission, in line with Heritage Fund
requirements.
Lot 1. Bid Consultant
Description
Full details of the requirement are contained in the tender documents which can be found on www.wolverhamptontenders.com
Lot 2. Evaluation Consultant
Description
Full details of this requirement are contained in the tender documents which can be found on www.wolverhamptontenders.com
Contract 1. Smestow Valley Consultancy - Bid Consultant
Lots
Lot 1. Bid Consultant
Supplier
Contract value
- £19,985 excluding VAT
- £23,982 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Date signed
10 February 2026
Contract dates
- 10 February 2026 to 31 August 2026
- 6 months, 19 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
Contract locations
- UKG39 - Wolverhampton
Key performance indicators
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Timelines of Deliverables | The draft bid documents will be required for submission at Development Phase review in April 2026, with the final bid documentation ready for submission to the Heritage Fund in August 2026 |
Contract 2. Smestow Valley Consultancy - Evaluation Consultant
Lots
Lot 2. Evaluation Consultant
Supplier
Contract value
- £9,200 excluding VAT
- £11,040 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Date signed
30 January 2026
Contract dates
- 9 February 2026 to 30 September 2026
- 7 months, 20 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
Contract locations
- UKG39 - Wolverhampton
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Suppliers
BLINKBRIGHT LTD
- Companies House: 09818813
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGVD-1148-CNYT
1 Hereford Road
Nottingham
NG5 4HZ
United Kingdom
Email: info@blinkbright.co.uk
Website: http://www.blinkbright.co.uk
Region: UKF16 - South Nottinghamshire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 2. Smestow Valley Consultancy - Evaluation Consultant
TRICOLOR LIMITED
- Companies House: 07419371
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PQQG-6288-RMJW
Ground Floor 3 Wellbrook Court
Cambridge
CB3 0NA
United Kingdom
Email: newbusiness@tricolorassociates.co.uk
Website: https://tricolorassociates.co.uk/
Region: UKH12 - Cambridgeshire CC
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. Smestow Valley Consultancy - Bid Consultant
Contracting authority
Wolverhampton City Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVBV-7568-LBLL
Civic Centre, St Peter's Square
Wolverhampton
WV1 1SH
United Kingdom
Region: UKG39 - Wolverhampton
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government