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Smartcard Refresh Work

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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24 Mar 2026 at 11:23

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Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) has recently awarded a contract titled "Smartcard Refresh Work" to Euclid Limited. This project falls under the industry category of Project Management Consultancy Services and System and Support Services, primarily taking place in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is the 'award', indicating that the selective tender process has concluded. Key dates related to the project include the contract period, which spans from 1st July 2025 to 30th June 2026, with a total contract value of £170,000 GBP. The overall process was conducted via call-off from the WMCA's Smartcard Framework, adhering to PCR 2015 regulations, with work due for completion by June 2026 when the Swift Refresh goes live.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for SMEs specialising in project management and support services, particularly those with capabilities in updating and managing user interfaces and customer management systems. As the awarded supplier is a small-medium enterprise (SME), this contract exemplifies the potential for SMEs to engage in substantial regional projects that can enhance their portfolio and market presence. Business entities equipped with the necessary professional expertise in managing digital transitions and system upgrades would have found themselves well-suited to compete effectively in this procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Smartcard Refresh Work

Notice Description

For the continuation and completion of residual tasks related to the 'Swift Refresh Programme'. The supplier will be expected to provide project management services for the programme's delivery, transition and go-live activities. Additional information: This is a retrospective call off for services provided by the supplier related to WMCAs 'Swift Refresh Programme', designed to update and improve its back-end customer management system and user interfaces (i.e., website and mobile app). This call off enables continuity of service for residual tasks that remained outstanding following the end of a previous contract. All work is due for completion by June 2026 when the SWIFT refresh goes live. The call off was completed via WMCA's Smartcard Framework which was established under PCR 2015 regulations.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5afba3db-41ff-46aa-b80c-73407b27bc1e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/095f5c2d-e099-4431-acee-aaf2d491c50d
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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

72250000 - System and support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£170,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£170,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20259 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 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

EUCLID

Further Information

Notice Documents

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