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Support with Project 13 on future Metro delivery

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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03 Jul 2026 at 10:41

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the West Midlands Combined Authority focuses on securing support for Project 13 concerning future Metro delivery. This falls under the industry category of miscellaneous business and business-related services. The procurement method employed was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The location of the project is in the West Midlands, UK, and the contract period spanned from 1st May 2026 to 31st July 2026. The procurement has now reached the award stage, with the relevant award announced on 3rd July 2026.

This opportunity presented a significant potential for growth for large-sized businesses capable of providing consultancy services within the specified framework. Though this specific tender did not highlight suitability for SMEs or VCSEs, it illustrates the importance of having a strong organisational capacity and specific expertise in government consultancy services. Successful suppliers like Allora Infrastructure Limited exemplify the competitive edge and capability needed to secure similar projects, enhancing their visibility and reputation in the business consultancy domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Support with Project 13 on future Metro delivery

Notice Description

Call off from the Government Commercial Agency Management consultancy Services Framework (MCF4) for Allora to support with the Project 13 on Metro future delivery schemes

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3bca653c-7d09-4847-9d4e-c713fe80f462
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea31ea27-f958-446c-a922-b657c6aaea76
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

79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 May 20262 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

ALLORA INFRASTRUCTURE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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