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PROJECT MANAGER

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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16 Dec 2025 at 11:15

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the West Midlands Combined Authority involved the award of a contract to provide project management consultancy services under the industry category of Project Management Consultancy Services (CPV 72224000). The project targets local authorities across the West Midlands, UK, to advance their business cases alongside the Programme Manager. This award was part of a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement, focusing on services. The process was completed with an active award on 5th December 2025. The contract period spans from 11th August 2025 to 11th February 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for large-scale businesses specialising in consultancy services for project management, particularly those experienced in working with local authorities. Waterman Aspen Ltd, the awarded supplier, highlights the suitability for non-SME and VCSE entities. Such projects may open avenues for firms looking to establish strong relationships within regional government structures and contribute to public sector programmes that foster growth and development across the West Midlands. The procurement identifies business growth prospects for large consultancy firms equipped to deliver strategic management services within the constraints and timelines defined by the authority.

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Notice Title

PROJECT MANAGER

Notice Description

To provide a Project Manager for CRSTS 1 and 2 working alongside the Programme Manager and with local authorities across the West Midlands, helping them progress their Business Cases in line with the programme.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-67614aa2-dd95-41bf-8768-320e6ce45004
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/710b9437-bbb0-4472-8059-79184adcbef0
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

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


CPV Codes

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£117,396 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£58,698 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
10 Aug 2025 - 11 Feb 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

WATERMAN ASPEN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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