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Consultants for Metro Development Programme (Martin Gallagher)

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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22 Jan 2026 at 14:54

Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority has been actively involved in the award stage of a procurement process titled "Consultants for Metro Development Programme (Martin Gallagher)" within the project management consultancy services industry. This process, completed by January 2026, aimed to procure services through a selective procurement method by calling off from a framework agreement. The procurement is specifically geared towards the development of the Metro Programme and is located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The tender had critical timelines, with the tender period ending on 12th December 2025 and the contract period running from 15th December 2025 to 18th June 2028.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in project management consultancy, particularly those interested in major infrastructure projects like metro development. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and organisations in the social enterprise sector had the potential to compete in this process, given its suitability requirements. The project was awarded to MATCHTECH GROUP (UK) LIMITED, showcasing opportunities for large firms to offer their expertise. This tender underscores the potential for business growth through participation in significant public transport infrastructure projects in the UK, opening avenues for consultancy firms specialised in such domains to expand their portfolios and engage in impactful community projects.

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Notice Title

Consultants for Metro Development Programme (Martin Gallagher)

Notice Description

Consultants for Metro Programme via MHA PSP4 Martin Gallagher & Dan McGovern

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1e18227f-afeb-4990-aac1-fc45b89ca541
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c770cd1-e790-4a78-9dc5-d8701503586d
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£125,800 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£125,800 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
15 Dec 2025 - 18 Jun 2027 1-2 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

MATCHTECH GROUP (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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