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Technical Support Manager

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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09 Jan 2024 at 14:43

Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority has awarded a contract for Technical Support Manager services under the Midlands Connect Specialist Technical Framework Call Off (Lot 1). The contract, with a value of £34,848.65 GBP, has been awarded to ARCADIS (UK) LIMITED. The procurement method used was 'selective', involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on September 19, 2023, and the contract period is scheduled from October 27, 2023, to April 27, 2024. The buying organisation, West Midlands Combined Authority, is located in Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom. The main industry category for this procurement is 'Transport systems consultancy services'.

This procurement opportunity to provide Technical Support Manager services can benefit businesses looking to offer consultancy in transport planning and innovation within the Midlands region. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could find this tender particularly suitable for competing due to the procurement's focus on technology and innovation in transport systems. Companies with expertise in highways consultancy services and general management consultancy may also find this opportunity well-suited to their capabilities. This contract presents a chance for businesses to contribute to the Technology and Innovation program tailored to the needs and ambitions of the Midlands, working closely with the West Midlands Combined Authority.

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Notice Title

Technical Support Manager

Notice Description

MC are looking for an individual (or individuals), with appropriate experience and expertise in the transport data analytics and modelling discipline, to join their team and provide programme support as a Technical Support Manager (TSM). The successful applicant(s) will be expected to work with the Technical Innovation Lead at MC and contribute towards their overarching Technology and Innovation program tailored to the needs and ambitions of the Midlands. The key responsibilities of the TSM are summarised below- - Manage consultants undertaking specialist transport planning work including preparation of briefs and procuring contract agreements. - Monitor project programmes, budget allocations and spending on Technology and Innovation program projects. - Provide technical support in appraising, measuring and prioritising programmes. - Maintain an in-depth and up-to-date understanding of the Midlands Connect Partnership, individual partner drivers and priorities to build rapport and establish respect and trust between Midlands Connect and the wider partnership. - Work with the Technology Innovation lead to ensure that technology-based solutions are well understood when options are being considered. - Identify research, feasibility studies, consultation, market testing and data analysis to inform the scoping of new projects and development of Business Cases. - Ensure that accurate and timely reporting is generated for Technical Innovation Lead on all aspects of individual projects' performance and provide challenge as required to drive improved delivery. - Co-ordinate and oversee multiple complex projects simultaneously, ensuring that the dependencies between them are effectively identified and managed; as well as good ideas translated from one to another. - Ensure robust project controls and that coherent up to date schedules and milestone plans are in place and are regularly monitored to drive the delivery of projects and activities against agreed governance and timescales.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1cad46a5-82dc-458b-b1a4-34a6b42d87fd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b44f70a1-d780-42b1-bfbd-0373f04c8352
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
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

71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services

71311210 - Highways consultancy services

79411000 - General management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£34,848 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£34,848 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Oct 20232 years ago
Contract Period
26 Oct 2023 - 27 Apr 2024 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

ARCADIS (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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