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PROJECT CONTROLS LEAD

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority has completed the procurement process for a temporary Project Controls Lead under the Midlands Highways Alliance Plus - Professional Services Partnership 4, focusing on temporary professional staff and secondments. The project falls under the category of project management consultancy services with a procurement value of £150,000, and is based in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. This tender was launched through a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract spans from 16th March 2026 to 2nd September 2026, with the award publication date on 12th May 2026.

This contract presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in project management consultancy services. Although the procurement was completed through a selective method, it highlights the potential for established firms in the consultancy sector to engage with framework agreements for future opportunities. Businesses of significant scale that can offer professional project control expertise, similar to the awarded companies Matchtech Group (UK) Limited and Waterman Aspen Ltd, are well-positioned to benefit from similar future tenders. These contracts can aid in expanding their portfolio and strengthening their market presence within the public sector.

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Notice Title

PROJECT CONTROLS LEAD

Notice Description

Temporary appointment of a Project Controls Lead. Framework: Midlands Highways Alliance Plus - Professional Services Partnership 4 LOT 2 - Temporary Professional Staff and Secondments Optional 6 months extension.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3ec848f5-7548-4600-9328-2228ae061c79
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/632f0208-d93f-44d5-b056-961bda67908b
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
Not specified
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
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£72,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
6 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
16 Mar 2026 - 2 Sep 2026 1-6 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
2
Supplier Names

MATCHTECH GROUP (UK

WATERMAN ASPEN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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