Scope
Reference
CWC25186
Description
City of Wolverhampton Council (CWC) is seeking 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, now wish to appoint 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.
Total value (estimated)
- £30,000 excluding VAT
- £36,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 February 2026 to 31 August 2026
- 7 months
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
Contract locations
- UKG39 - Wolverhampton
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 value (estimated)
- £20,000 excluding VAT
- £24,000 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. Evaluation Consultant
Description
Full details of this requirement are contained in the tender documents which can be found on www.wolverhamptontenders.com
Lot value (estimated)
- £10,000 excluding VAT
- £12,000 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Participation
Particular suitability
Lot 1. Bid Consultant
Lot 2. Evaluation Consultant
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
16 December 2025, 11:59pm
Tender submission deadline
22 December 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders must be submitted electronically at www.wolverhamptontenders.com
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
The Award Criteria for both lots will be:
85% Quality
5% Social Value
10% Price
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
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