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06 Jul 2026 at 14:50

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process concerns a contract awarded to provide planning services for the Metro Team under the title "Planning Consultant for Metro," facilitated by the West Midlands Combined Authority. This procurement falls under the industry category of miscellaneous business-related services, with activity concentrated in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The process used a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from the CCS Framework RM6165 Lot 1, and has successfully reached the award stage. The total contract value is £30,934 GBP with a contract period spanning from 1st April 2026 to 31st May 2026. The award was made on 31st March 2026, with the awarded supplier being Ridge and Partners LLP.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses operating in the planning services sector, especially those involved in large-scale and government-related projects. Ridge and Partners LLP, a large-scale enterprise, is the successful supplier, illustrating the suitability for firms with substantial resources and expertise in consultancy for governmental frameworks. Businesses, particularly those familiar with call-off agreements from established frameworks, could find comparable opportunities in future tenders. This contract highlights the potential for business growth through delivering strategic consulting services in infrastructure development and the benefits of proving capabilities in dynamic and complex projects.

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Notice Title

Planning Consultant for Metro

Notice Description

Planning services for Metro Team. Call off from CCS Framework RM6165 Lot 1

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4a1475fd-36dc-4c60-82f6-14ae06e02373
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2b81740-ad1d-4cc0-850a-b64f5e681e14
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

79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,934 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,934 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20263 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 29 May 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
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

RIDGE AND PARTNERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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