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Forensic Planner Services for Rail Programme

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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20 Feb 2025 at 15:49

Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority has completed the award stage of its procurement process for "Forensic Planner Services for Rail Programme" under the industry category of construction consultancy services. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender value is £124,717, and services are to be delivered in the West Midlands region, United Kingdom. The contract period starts on 2 January 2025 and ends on 30 September 2025. The tender initially closed on 31 December 2024 with the award made to Constellia Public Limited on 20 February 2025.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in forensic planning within the construction consultancy sector, particularly those with experience in rail programmes. Even though the procurement process is complete, similar future tenders could serve as lucrative avenues for large-scale business service providers to expand their portfolios and establish a strong presence in the public sector. Businesses capable of offering specialised consultancy services, especially within the framework of existing agreements, would be well-positioned to compete in this and similar opportunities.

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Notice Title

Forensic Planner Services for Rail Programme

Notice Description

Forensic Planning services for the rail programme

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0fee0389-fb1e-4ada-9b46-932efa361a6b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/340f2728-4a19-4bdf-a2bb-aa4e604a520e
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

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


CPV Codes

71530000 - Construction consultancy services

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£124,717 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£124,717 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
2 Jan 2025 - 30 Sep 2025 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

CONSTELLIA PUBLIC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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