WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY · Awarded contract

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Appointment of Connected Places Catapult as Logistics & Distribution Cluster Lead for West Midlands

Awarded 29 Sep 2024

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Awarded29 Sep 2024

Value£72,560.00

SupplierConnected Places Catapult

AgencyWEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

RegionUnited Kingdom

CategoryTransport & Logistics

Ended 1y 7mo ago6mo term

Awarded 29 Sept 2024Expired 30 Mar 2025

About

West Midlands Combined Authority awarded a contract to Connected Places Catapult for leadership of the Logistics & Distribution Cluster for the West Midlands.

The commission was procured through an RfQ to appoint a distinct cluster lead responsible for representing, promoting, and advancing the interests of the logistics cluster in line with the existing Steering Group structure.

The contract, valued at AUD 72,560, focuses on innovation and business growth, setting out opportunities and needs for different types of logistics businesses to innovate, move up value chains, and become more productive.

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