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Interface Manager Metro Owners team

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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19 May 2026 at 15:17

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contract titled "Interface Manager Metro Owners team" was overseen by the West Midlands Combined Authority, located at 16 Summer Lane, Birmingham, England. This contract, classified under the industry category of Business and Management Consultancy and Related Services (CPV 79400000), pertains to services in the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process was initiated as a tender and has progressed to the award stage, with the award published on 19th May 2026. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period runs from 23rd February 2026 to 30th October 2026, providing an active engagement window for the services procured.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in business and management consultancy services. The procurement, valued at £138,580 GBP, signifies the involvement of large-scale suppliers, as evidenced by the award to Matchtech Group Limited. While the procurement suitability indicates preferences for non-SME and non-VCSE entities, it opens a channel for substantial growth for enterprises capable of delivering comprehensive service management solutions to the public sector. Companies with the capability to manage interface services effectively in coordination with metro operations are well-suited to compete in similar future procurements.

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Notice Title

Interface Manager Metro Owners team

Notice Description

Interface Manager for Metro Owners team

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4881ae9e-6b6d-4f01-8477-246980d0a9a7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f1edd25-0865-41b0-afe5-b4301690bdde
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£138,580 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£138,580 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Feb 20263 months ago
Contract Period
23 Feb 2026 - 30 Oct 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
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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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