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Owners Team Technical Assurance

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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25 Jul 2025 at 09:55

Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) has awarded a contract titled "Owners Team Technical Assurance" to Mott MacDonald Limited, effective from 1st June 2025 to 31st May 2027. This procurement falls under the category of "Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services," with additional classifications in "Miscellaneous business and business-related services," and is valued at £272,655. The procurement was conducted using a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The project will be based in the West Midlands, and the award was officially published on 25th July 2025, following its activation on 23rd July 2025. The contract ensures technical advisory services to the Owner and Operator regarding design review and best practices coordination with the Midland Metro Alliance (MMA). The procurement process is marked as complete, with the tender period having ended on 2nd May 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in technical consultancy, particularly those with expertise in design assurance and review services. Large-scale enterprises capable of providing comprehensive technical advisory services and possessing experience in collaboration with large infrastructure alliances will find this contract particularly beneficial for growth. While the suitability criteria did not specifically target SMEs or VCSEs, companies with a robust track record in handling intricate technical analysis in the transportation sector would stand to gain considerably from engaging in similar procurement opportunities. This contract exemplifies a strategic opportunity to contribute to significant regional infrastructure projects in the UK.

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Notice Title

Owners Team Technical Assurance

Notice Description

The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) is seeking to appoint an additional resource that will work closely with the Owner, current Operator resource and the Midland Metro Alliance (MMA) to carry out design review related services and technical advice. The resource will help to provide the Owner and Operator with assurance that what is required is being developed whilst working with the MMA design team to encourage best practice. The Owner's Team Technical Advisor (OTTA) will also be required to advise the Owner and Operator of any concerns that are identified and raise those concerns with the MMA for close out through the design process.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6f9a0162-23fb-46c5-aef5-6a34c0f300a7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0fa6e94-87bc-497f-b103-f927cbe3433c
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£272,655 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£272,655 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2025 - 31 May 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
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Newtown
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MOTT MACDONALD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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