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Financial Assistance Package - Metro

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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08 Aug 2025 at 14:16

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Financial Assistance Package - Metro" has been concluded by the West Midlands Combined Authority. The contract, classified under Financial Management Consultancy Services (CPV code 79412000), is related to providing independent third-party administration for financial claims linked to tram construction works in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement followed a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The complete stage culminated in an award to Ankura Consulting (Europe) Limited on the 7th of August, 2025. The contract is scheduled to commence on the 1st of January, 2026 and conclude on the 31st of December, 2029, with an overall value of £207,000.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for large financial management consultancy firms looking to engage in regional infrastructure projects, especially those with experience in managing complex claims and stakeholder coordination. Although this procurement process is already awarded, similar future tenders can offer growth for consultancies by enabling entry into the public transport and infrastructure sectors within the UK. Firms well-suited for such opportunities would typically possess a robust framework contract presence and demonstrated expertise in large-scale project management and financial claims review.

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Notice Title

Financial Assistance Package - Metro

Notice Description

WMCA requires an independent third-party administrator to review any financial claims arising from tram construction works on BEE and WBHE.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-192e44e8-07ab-4a16-a3ce-b8c35ba4345c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15b3f295-4020-4640-a431-5bf095268caa
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

79412000 - Financial management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£207,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£207,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Aug 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Aug 20258 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2029 4-5 years
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

ANKURA CONSULTING (EUROPE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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