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RISK MANAGEMEMT SERVICE

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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05 Jan 2026 at 17:45

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for a Risk Management Service has recently reached the award stage, undertaken by the West Midlands Combined Authority. This contract involves providing expertise and management services for risk management in capital projects and programmes. Classified under the industry category of "Infrastructure works consultancy services" with the CPV code 71311300, the procurement is located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The contract, valued at £84,000, commenced on 20th August 2025 and is set to conclude by 20th February 2026. The procurement was conducted using a selective method through a framework agreement. Key dates include the tender period ending on 13th August 2025 and the award of the contract on 9th December 2025.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in risk management and infrastructure consultancy to engage with regional authority projects. Although not specifically marked for SMEs or VCSEs, large-scale enterprises with expertise in managing risks in capital projects are well-suited to such opportunities. The frameworks of the procurement process necessitate a capability to deliver high-quality risk assessments and management strategies, potentially broadening firms' portfolios and establishing long-term relationships with the public sector. With entities such as the West Midlands Combined Authority as the buying organisation, the contract promises a stepping stone into larger public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

RISK MANAGEMEMT SERVICE

Notice Description

To provide a Risk Management service covering the following: Provide subject matter management and advice on risk management for capital projects and programmes. Represent the Delivery Directorate as risk management lead on capital projects and programmes, on behalf of the Head of Transport Portfolio. Lead and apply risk management best practice across capital schemes, including application of QRA work on projects as required.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-723013ae-4d52-4d2f-912b-e82f04113cc0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9382efb4-6dbd-4c9b-ae67-491a4c088468
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


CPV Codes

71311300 - Infrastructure works consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£84,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£84,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
19 Aug 2025 - 20 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
Sue White
Contact Email
sue.white@wmca.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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