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Technical Consultant for Programme Delivery

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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13 Mar 2026 at 21:29

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by the West Midlands Combined Authority, aimed at acquiring consultancy services for the programme delivery of the Swift PAYG on Rail Programme funded by the Department for Transport (DfT). The tender, titled "Technical Consultant for Programme Delivery," falls under the transport systems consultancy services category, with a CPV classification code 71311200. The procurement was conducted using a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 26 November 2025, leading to the subsequent award stage. The contract period spans from 27 January 2026 to 31 December 2026, situated in Birmingham, England, with a value of £196,000. West Midlands Combined Authority acted as the buyer, awarding the contract to Waterman Aspen.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in transport systems consultancy, particularly those capable of delivering complex programme and product services. Although the procurement was call-off from a framework agreement, large businesses with expertise in business analysis, solution architecture, and technical assurance are well-positioned to compete in such selective processes. Collaborating with the West Midlands Combined Authority may lead to further opportunities within the transport infrastructure sector as projects funded by DfT develop. Despite the procurement not being ideally suited for SMEs or VCSEs, larger entities with comprehensive service portfolios could leverage this opportunity for growth in the consultancy market.

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Notice Title

Technical Consultant for Programme Delivery

Notice Description

This contract is for consultancy support for 3 critical projects. The specific functions cover services for both Programme and Product delivery for the Swift PAYG on Rail Programme funded by DfT. The Consultant will provide expert-level business analysis, solution architecture, and technical assurance services to support the successful delivery of these programmes.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa0cfa9c-e871-4fb0-9711-52cafd84eef4
Current Stage
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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

71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£196,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£196,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
26 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
27 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 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
Not specified

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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