West Midlands Combined Authority · Awarded contract

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Evaluation of WMCA UKSPF Investment in Business Support

Awarded 01 Oct 2023

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Awarded01 Oct 2023

Value£167,895.00

SupplierRSM UK Consulting LLP

AgencyWest Midlands Combined Authority

RegionWest Midlands

CategoryConsultancy & Legal

Ended 2y 7mo ago6mo term

Awarded 1 Oct 2023Expired 31 Mar 2024

About

West Midlands Combined Authority awarded a contract to RSM UK Consulting LLP for the evaluation of the business support elements of its £88m UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) programme.

The evaluation will assess the impact, effectiveness, and growth value of programme activities, addressing research questions on the delivery of recommendations from the WM Business Support review, the effectiveness of support in addressing challenges in the WMCA area, the role of grant funding in supporting growth, and the comparative value of specialist account managers versus generalist advisors.

The contract value is AUD 167,895, with an initial period until 31st March 2024 and an optional 12-month extension until 31st March 2025.

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