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Award

04 Aug 2026 at 15:25

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by the West Midlands Combined Authority, involves the temporary appointment of a Delivery Manager for various projects, such as Active Travel, Sprint Phase 2, and Hagley Road Phase 1. Classified under the industry category of civil engineering consultancy services, this contract falls within the West Midlands, United Kingdom. As of the publication date on 4th August 2026, the procurement has reached the award stage, with a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The total contract value amounts to £217,838.40, with the contract period extending from 1st April 2026 to 30th September 2026 and an optional 12-month extension available.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in civil engineering consultancy services, particularly those with the capability to manage multiple phased projects effectively. Large enterprises like Waterman Aspen Ltd, who have been awarded the contract, may find this scope beneficial for their growth due to the complex nature and scale of the projects involved. The procurement framework, Professional Services Partnership 4, Lot 2, suggests that businesses equipped with temporary staffing solutions and secondment offerings, particularly those experienced in working within established frameworks, are well-suited to compete for similar future opportunities. This setting encourages businesses to expand their operations within the impressive infrastructure development landscape of the West Midlands.

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Notice Title

DELIVERY MANAGER

Notice Description

Temporary appointment of a Delivery Manager across multiple projects linked to Active Travel, Sprint Phase 2 and Hagley Road Phase 1. Framework used: Midlands Highways Alliance Plus, Professional Services Partnership 4 - Lot 2: Temporary Staff and Secondments. There is an optional 12 months contract extension.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-41ecb5e7-7d0b-4090-b42a-d24417d99a43
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0d74237-863d-4840-9d00-df4347ebb640
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71311000 - Civil engineering consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£217,838 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£72,612 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
20 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jul 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 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
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

WATERMAN ASPEN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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