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Design Manager Metro

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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19 May 2026 at 15:47

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the role of a Design Manager for the Metro team was initiated by the West Midlands Combined Authority. This tender falls under the industry category of business and management consultancy and related services, with a CPV code of 79400000. Located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom, the procurement had reached the award stage as of 19th May 2026. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 1st March 2026, and the contract is set to run from 1st April 2026 to 30th October 2026. The total contract value is £55,000, and the process has been classified as complete.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in the transport and management sectors. As it required a call-off from an existing framework agreement, companies already part of such frameworks could have competitive advantages. While small and medium enterprises (SMEs) were not specifically targeted, larger consultancies, like Matchtech Group Limited—the supplier awarded the contract—would find this opportunity well-suited to their capabilities, potentially leading to business growth within the West Midlands transport framework managed by the West Midlands Combined Authority.

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Notice Title

Design Manager Metro

Notice Description

Design Manager for Metro team

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb21be99-a2b8-4c5c-980d-c6ccf6951a7b
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
£55,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£55,000 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 - 30 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

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