Award

Head of Delivery Metro

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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19 May 2026 at 15:23

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Head of Delivery Metro" contract was undertaken by the West Midlands Combined Authority, located in Birmingham, England. This tender falls under the industry category of business and management consultancy services, with a CPV code of 79400000. The service is to be delivered in the West Midlands, UK, and the procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. Important milestones include the tender period ending on 1st March 2026 and the contract running from 1st April 2026 to 1st October 2026. The procurement process is now at the Award stage, with the award being published on 19th May 2026.

The awarded contract, valued at £97,088, presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for large companies experienced in delivering management consultancy services. The contracting authority, seeking to fulfil the role of Head of Delivery for the Metro, has chosen Matchtech Group Limited as the supplier. Although small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) were not indicated as suitable for this tender, businesses with robust capabilities in business consultancy who can participate in framework agreements can find similar opportunities appealing. Such tenders can facilitate organisational growth through engagement in regional development projects within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Head of Delivery Metro

Notice Description

Head of delivery for Metro

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-093f9169-e7cb-477c-9f73-d9917fbe4e30
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a58ee822-8083-4c92-866d-71b653d34b66
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£97,088 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£97,088 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 1 Oct 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

MATCHTECH GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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