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WMCA Rail Programme Project Management Consultancy Services - ML

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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18 May 2026 at 07:53

Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority has completed the procurement process titled "WMCA Rail Programme Project Management Consultancy Services - ML". This process, which falls under the services industry category of project management consultancy, was conducted in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement followed a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender stage concluded on 8th April 2026, with the contract period running from 9th April 2026 to 9th September 2026. The award was given to Matchtech Limited on 14th May 2026, and the awarded value was £51,000. As of the latest update provided on 18th May 2026, the tender process is marked as complete.

This consultancy services tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in rail programme management and related project management consultancies. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for similar future opportunities given this tender's emphasis on suitability for SMEs. Companies with established frameworks and expertise in delivering comprehensive project management consultancy services in the West Midlands or similar regions can leverage this framework agreement to enhance their business portfolios and gain access to further projects managed by the West Midlands Combined Authority.

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Notice Title

WMCA Rail Programme Project Management Consultancy Services - ML

Notice Description

Provision of Programme Management Consultancy Services for the WMCA Rail Programme from ML.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0a8661d3-81b3-474f-bbcb-e9952e9324c9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2befe357-f47a-47b2-9ad9-5156e0380d4c
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£51,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£51,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
8 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 May 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
8 Apr 2026 - 9 Sep 2026 1-6 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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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