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Provision of consultancy services including Strategic Sponsorship of Midlands Rail Hub

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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26 Aug 2025 at 08:58

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Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority has awarded a contract for the provision of consultancy services including the strategic sponsorship of the Midlands Rail Hub. This project, classified under the business and management consultancy sector, aims to represent the authority's interests in various strategic areas. The contract was awarded to Remy Consulting Limited for £106,200, with the procurement process utilising a direct, single tender action. The contract is set within the West Midlands, UK, and spans from 1st July 2025 to 31st March 2026, having been awarded on 1st June 2025.

This contract presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) engaged in consultancy, particularly those with strengths in strategic project sponsorship and rail infrastructure development. The contract involves facilitating key project milestones and managing relationships with project partners, creating lucrative prospects for growth within the transport integration and urban development sectors. Such opportunities would particularly suit businesses skilled in strategic management and stakeholder engagement, who can contribute to significant regional regeneration projects such as the Midlands Rail Hub.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of consultancy services including Strategic Sponsorship of Midlands Rail Hub

Notice Description

Provision of consultancy services including Strategic Sponsorship of Midlands Rail Hub in WMRE's role as Co Client. This to include: - ln the role of Strategic Sponsor, work with project partners in the delivery of key project milestones. - Sponsor WMRE's strategic contributions to MRH including on Train Service Specification, Customer Experience, Programme Operating Model, Sponsorship Model and Strategic Communications. Represent WMRE's interests at meetings and workshops. - Lead on the informal engagement and project management of Bordesley Station Closure. - Work with partners to identify resourcing requirements; making the case for continued resource within WMRE. - Drive foruvard the realisation of wider benefits associated with MRH including housing, regeneration, land value capture, wider development and transport integration. - Set up meetings, workshops and site visits as required; conduct ongoing relationship

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0d062980-e44a-4f1a-a61a-10d97b0c4a8e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68b7bf2b-827d-4dc1-a64d-795556637901
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£106,200 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£106,200 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 May 20258 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

REMY CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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