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Programme Manager Services - Swift PAYG on Rail Programme

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Award

13 Mar 2026 at 21:41

Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority has awarded a contract for consultancy services under the title "Programme Manager Services - Swift PAYG on Rail Programme," focusing on transport systems consultancy. Situated in Birmingham, England, this procurement falls under the services category and involves consultancy for programme and product management, valued at £278,400 GBP. The procurement was selective, via a call-off from a framework agreement, with a contract period spanning from 5 January 2026 to 31 March 2027. The tender period concluded on 9 December 2025. The award, made to Waterman Aspen, was published on 13 March 2026, indicating completion of the procurement stage.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for SMEs with expertise in transportation systems consultancy, particularly those skilled in programme and product management within multi-stakeholder environments. Companies specialising in these areas can leverage their capabilities to contribute pivotal leadership and coordination for critical projects like the Swift PAYG on Rail Programme. Given the scope of the contract, it requires a concise understanding of complex transport systems and strategic programme delivery, appealing to firms adept in navigating frameworks established by prominent authorities such as the West Midlands Combined Authority.

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Notice Title

Programme Manager Services - Swift PAYG on Rail Programme

Notice Description

This contract is for consultancy support for a critical project, the Swift PAYG on Rail Programme. The support required will cover specific functions including Programme and Product Management to deliver this phase of the project. The Programme Manager will provide key leadership and coordination across complex partner and stakeholder environments to ensure the successful delivery of this strategically important initiative.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6cba95b5-e6c2-4a50-8c08-15670fc9a1a8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d763a8e9-c358-45e5-a397-081f16448d94
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
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
£278,400 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£278,400 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
9 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jan 20262 months ago
Contract Period
5 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
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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