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TfWM BUS PRIORITY PROGRAMME - DELIVERY MANAGER

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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23 Jan 2026 at 13:51

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process detailed here involves the appointment of a Delivery Manager for the TfWM Bus Priority Programme, a project managed by the West Midlands Combined Authority. Using a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement, this tender falls under the construction management services category. The contract, with a total value of £131,240, was awarded to Waterman Aspen Ltd for a term starting from 1st January 2026 and concluding on 30th June 2026. The award notice was published on 23rd January 2026, following the tender's closing on 19th December 2025. The delivery location for this contract is the West Midlands region, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for large-scale businesses specialising in construction management services to enhance their portfolios by participating in high-profile public projects. Collaborating with a prominent authority like the West Midlands Combined Authority can lead to further business prospects within public-sector frameworks. However, this particular contract may not be suited for SMEs or VCSEs, as specified in the tender suitability details. Organisations with the capacity to deliver complex, large-scale projects within the specified region and limits will find this tender a valuable addition to their commercial engagements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

TfWM BUS PRIORITY PROGRAMME - DELIVERY MANAGER

Notice Description

Temporary appointment of a Delivery Manager for the TfWM Bus Priority Programme.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-455a3c26-1469-4d93-9e6d-197a7bd15ab7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2824d9fd-3565-4231-9066-76a7c5978a52
Current Stage
Award
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71540000 - Construction management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£131,240 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£65,620 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 30 Jun 2026 6-12 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
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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

WATERMAN ASPEN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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