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02 Jul 2026 at 11:38

Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) recently completed a selective procurement process for project management consultancy services in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The tender, titled "Metro Commercial Manager Consultant - Richard Poulter," was conducted under a call-off from a framework agreement through the Crown Commercial Services' Construction Professional Services 4 Framework. Awarded to Ridge & Partners LLP, the contract began on 1st April 2026 and is set to conclude by 30th September 2026. With a value of £90,201.46, this procurement was aimed at providing ongoing commercial management consultancy services, crucial while recruiting permanent staff members for the Metro team.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs and social enterprises, given the emphasis on a selective, framework-based procurement method. Organisations with expertise in the built environment and those eager to expand their footprint in the project management consultancy field in the West Midlands can significantly benefit from such contracts. As the WMCA underlines its commitment to regional development, businesses adept in leveraging framework agreements could enhance their service capabilities and market presence through engagements like these.

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Notice Title

Metro Commercial Manager Consultant - Richard Poulter

Notice Description

WMCA awarded a consultancy call-off contract from Lot 1 (Built Environment) of the Crown Commercial Services (CCS), Construction Professional Services 4 Framework to 'Ridge & Partners' in January 2025 for 'Commercial Manager' services. The Metro team have an ongoing requirement for Commercial Management consultancy services within the team, whilst permanent staff members can be recruited, therefore, are seeking an extension to Richard Poulter's services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-01ee1f75-c480-46af-aebe-107e30d9c52a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b53b31fb-057f-4b91-b3db-51409c66ae36
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£90,201 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£90,201 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Mar 20263 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B19 3SD
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Newtown
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RIDGE AND PARTNERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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