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DELIVERY DIRECTORATE - SCHEDULER

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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04 Feb 2026 at 17:08

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process described involves the West Midlands Combined Authority seeking a Scheduler for its DELIVERY DIRECTORATE to support various infrastructure projects, including the Dudley Interchange, Sprint Phase 2, and the TfWM Bus Priority Programme. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically infrastructure works consultancy services, and is located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The award stage has been completed with Waterman Aspen Ltd securing the contract. The selective procurement method was used as a call-off from a framework agreement. This tender initially ended on the 12th of December 2025, with a contract commencement date of 1st January 2026, concluding on 30th June 2026. The awarded contract is valued at £83,987.50, with an overall tender value of £167,975.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for large-scale enterprises specialising in infrastructure consultancy services. While the suitability is noted as not specifically targeting SMEs or VCSEs, businesses with robust capabilities in infrastructure project management and scheduling could leverage their expertise to gain a foothold or solidify their presence in the West Midlands infrastructure development market. The structured nature of this procurement process, being a call-off from a framework agreement, implies that organisations already on approved frameworks would have a competitive advantage in securing such contracts.

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Notice Title

DELIVERY DIRECTORATE - SCHEDULER

Notice Description

Appointment of a Scheduler to work on Dudley Interchange, Sprint Phase 2, Hagley Road and TfWM Bus Priority Programme.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-744b4494-2b37-48ef-a2e3-bb64a5b9618c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8548b04b-451a-4b96-8bc5-a3d4e27b41da
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
£167,975 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£83,987 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
12 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 30 Jun 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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