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CRSTS Programme Management Services - Philip Havenhand

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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26 Mar 2026 at 11:23

Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority, located in Birmingham, England, has completed the award stage for a contract titled "CRSTS Programme Management Services - Philip Havenhand". The procurement process focused on project management consultancy services within the services industry category and, geographically, targets the West Midlands region in the United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement, with an award notice published on 26 March 2026. The contract period extends from 18 March 2026 to 17 March 2027. The awarded contract, valued at £253,837.2, was granted to Waterman Aspen, a large-scale enterprise. The procurement process is inclusive, suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs).

This tender presents considerable opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses engaged in providing project management consultancy services. The strategic alignment with the Transport Portfolio Office indicates a steady demand for expert consultancy services in regional transport projects. Businesses specialising in these areas, especially those with capabilities to work on framework agreements, will find this contract highly pertinent. Both SMEs and VCSEs have prospects to leverage their specialised skills and competitive strategies in similar future procurements, enhancing their influence in the public sector and boosting growth within the West Midlands region.

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Notice Title

CRSTS Programme Management Services - Philip Havenhand

Notice Description

Contract for the Programme Management Services (CRSTS - Partner Projects) - Working as part of the Transport Portfolio Office (TPO) and accountable to the Head of Transport. This is a new contract for the continuation of the services provided by the consultant (Phil Havenhand).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5ad4ca8d-bb7e-4db2-b697-7b1e30aa7d88
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4da2fb89-0041-4809-8a11-035b54304fbc
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£244,147 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£253,837 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
13 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
18 Mar 2026 - 17 Mar 2027 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

WATERMAN ASPEN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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