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Senior Procurement Manager on Rail Programme

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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25 Apr 2025 at 10:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for a Senior Procurement Manager on the Rail Programme was undertaken by the West Midlands Combined Authority. The contract, classified under business and management consultancy services, is situated in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. It recently reached the award stage with a total value of £136,000 GBP. The procurement method involved a selective approach through a call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates included the award date on 11 April 2025, with the contract period running from 14 April 2025 to 31 December 2025. Although the tender was not specifically designed for SMEs or VCSEs, it represents a substantial opportunity within the services industry category.

This tender offers significant business growth potential, particularly for large consultancy firms with expertise in project management within the rail sector. Companies able to deliver comprehensive business and management consultancy services are well-suited to compete for similar contracts, as demonstrated by the successful award to Matchtech Group Uk Ltd. Engaging in such procurement activities not only positions firms within influential regional projects but also strengthens their portfolio in delivering complex management tasks in infrastructure programmes, thus increasing their competitiveness in future tenders.

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Notice Title

Senior Procurement Manager on Rail Programme

Notice Description

Senior Project Management services on Rail Programme

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-409e8e9e-6304-47f6-9b52-737723dec329
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a680567-9656-4122-8d1f-4c63a1cae02b
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

79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£136,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£136,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
13 Apr 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 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

Notice Documents

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