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TFWM- Consultant for Metro- George Lazarou

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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21 Aug 2025 at 11:40

Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority has completed the awarding of a contract for project management consultancy services under the title "TFWM- Consultant for Metro- George Lazarou." This contract, valued at £244,147.20, was awarded to Waterman Aspen through a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The focus of this project is the commercial management of the Wednesbury to Brierley Hill Extension (WBHE) as part of the Metro Programme. This services category contract runs from 4 August 2025 to 31 July 2026 and is situated within the West Midlands, United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specializing in project management consultancy, as well as those involved in large-scale infrastructure projects. Companies that are Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) or Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) may find this contract particularly suitable. Engaging in such initiatives allows firms to expand their expertise in transportation projects and strengthen their presence in the industry.

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Notice Title

TFWM- Consultant for Metro- George Lazarou

Notice Description

Contract award notice to notify the market of the award of a contract for project management consultancy services. This role of 'Senior Commercial Manager' to support the delivery of the transport portfolio at TfWM. The consultant will oversee, advise, and lead on the commercial management of the Wednesbury to Brierley Hill Extension (WBHE) as part of the Metro Programme.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d90c9d4-60e3-42d6-9367-5cd66e804c9d
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, 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
£244,147 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jul 20256 months ago
Contract Period
3 Aug 2025 - 31 Jul 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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