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Commercial Management Services

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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07 Jan 2026 at 16:19

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Commercial Management Services" was conducted by the West Midlands Combined Authority, focusing on business and management consultancy services within the Rail Programme. This tender covered the West Midlands, United Kingdom, and followed a selective procurement process through a call-off from a framework agreement. The value of the contract was £42,160, with a contract period from 24th November 2025 to 31st October 2026. The procurement stage reached completion with an award made to Matchtech Group UK Limited on 19th December 2025, and the award notice was published on 7th January 2026.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses engaged in the management consultancy sector to enhance their portfolios and establish a footprint in public sector services, specifically within the rail industry. While the procurement was not specifically aimed at SMEs or voluntary sector enterprises, larger consultancy firms with existing frameworks were eligible to compete. The process favours businesses capable of delivering comprehensive commercial management services, benefiting from the strategic location in the West Midlands, enhancing growth potential through involvement in regional infrastructure projects.

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Notice Title

Commercial Management Services

Notice Description

Commercial Management Services on Rail Programme

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-60c7d23c-39c6-4c28-b3b3-74cbd2ae1cab
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47d83742-aabb-48e9-a4f3-ea00e0aa2f73
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
£42,160 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£42,160 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
24 Nov 2025 - 31 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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