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Metro Cost Assurance Support

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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09 Oct 2024 at 09:37

Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority is engaging in the procurement process titled "Metro Cost Assurance Support," focusing on business and management consultancy services related to the Birmingham Eastside Extension and Wednesbury - Brierley Hill Phase 2 projects. The contract, awarded to Atkins Realis PPS Ltd, commences on 8 January 2024 and concludes on 30 September 2024, with crucial milestones set for February, April, May, and September 2024. This procurement falls within the "Services" category, specifically targeting the West Midlands region and follows a selective procurement method, operating under a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities for consultancy firms specialising in cost assurance, programme delivery, and commercial management. Businesses with expertise in construction estimates, risk analysis, contingency planning, and technical engineering advice will find this project highly suitable. SMEs and VCSEs, however, may note that the procurement suitability specifically excludes them, favouring large-scale organisations. Engaging in this tender can help firms solidify their presence in the infrastructure and transportation sectors within the West Midlands.

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Notice Title

Metro Cost Assurance Support

Notice Description

1. Metro Cost Assurance Support Provide Programme Delivery and Commercial Management support to the TfWM Client and Delivery teams to: a. achieve Section 1, 2 & 5 MMA TC2 initial review Birmingham Eastside Extension by End February 2024 b. achieve Section 1, 2 & 5 MMA TC2 cost assurance an aproval Birmingham Eastside Extension by End April 2024 c. review the full construction estimate for the Wednesbury - Brierley Hill Phase 2 Final Business Case [Refresh undertaken by Systra under separate contract] up to 30 May 2024. d. refresh the full construction estimate for the Birmingham Eastside Extension Final Business Case refresh up to September 2024 The outputs above will include (but not limited to) the following activities: SS Review and analysis of [NOP2 - MMA] Contractor estimates. SS Review and analysis of remaining TC2 designer costs [NOP1]. SS Review of Owners estimates. SS Review of Risks, Assumptions and Exclusions contained within the estimate build up. SS Review of Contingency allowances and QRA processes. SS Review of Construction Strategy and Programme assumptions contained within the estimate. SS Review of Key Enabling requirements, such as Utility diversions etc. SS Analysis of Constraints, with action planning to unlock any uncertainties or risks to delivery programme. SS Provide advice where Opportunities and/or Value Engineering could provide efficiencies to the project budget and delivery strategy. SS Provide Technical and Engineering advice where appropriate. SS Provision of formal written reports [where required]. 2. Metro Delivery Management Support As additional resources are onboarded into the TfWM team there will be a need for a transition whereby detailed cost assurance work will be undertaken by others and ongoing delivery management responsibilities need to be covered. The transition period will begin in March 24, the delivery management requirement may evolve but the current known activities, in addition to the above, are as follows: a. Continue to ensure cost assurance activities around BEE and WBHE estimates are robust, complete and presented appropriately to meet the governance requirements of TfWM. b. Support the Delivery Director - Transport Portfolio in managing the major extension programmes - WBHE and BEE - from a TfWM perspective. Ensuring the following are in place: o Integrated programme with TfWM 'enhancement projects' MMA and MML projects. o Compliant designs and technical assurance in place o Robust cost and schedule in place with up to date QRA and assured baselines. o Clear forward look and processes in place to unlock key decisions required to keep the projects moving forward o Well understood and managed interfaces with MML, MMA and other stakeholders o A full resourced team to deliver the programme requirements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-081ad487-9dd7-414f-bfd0-b6b034ce61a8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29dd11c8-968e-41a9-98c0-6864cc718746
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£140,400 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£140,400 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
8 Jan 2024 - 30 Sep 2024 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
Carole Clarke
Contact Email
carole.clarke@wmca.org.uk
Contact Phone
0121 214 7693

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

ATKINS REALIS PPS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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