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Commercial Management Consultancy Services for the Metro Team - John Bryan

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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02 Jul 2026 at 11:43

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Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) has completed a public procurement process for the provision of Commercial Management Consultancy Services within its Metro Team, specifically for a 'Commercial Manager' service. This process involved selecting Ridge & Partners through a call-off from Lot 1 (Built Environment) of the Crown Commercial Services Construction Professional Services 4 Framework. The contract, valued at £87,400.94, covers the period from 1st April 2026 to 30th September 2026 and is located in the West Midlands, UK. The procurement stage was at the award stage as of 30th March 2026, following a selective procurement method.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in project management consultancy services, particularly those that can provide interim commercial management support. It is well-suited for SMEs and VCSEs, which are encouraged to participate in such frameworks to gain exposure and grow their business with public sector projects. Given the nature of the consultancy call-off contract, businesses that can deliver specialist built environment consultancy and have the capability to rapidly deploy skilled personnel would be well-positioned to compete effectively. This could lead to further opportunities in the public sector, particularly with large entities like the WMCA.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Commercial Management Consultancy Services for the Metro Team - John Bryan

Notice Description

West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) awarded a consultancy call-off contract from Lot 1 (Built Environment) of the Crown Commercial Services (CCS) Construction Professional Services 4 Framework to 'Ridge & Partners' in September 2024 for a 'Commercial Manager' service. The Metro team have an ongoing requirement for Commercial Management within the team whilst permanent staff members can be recruited, therefore, are seeking an extension of the consultant (John Bryan's) services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-76613bab-10fa-4ee6-a7fa-580fc70e6e01
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5851c25a-c14e-456d-af1e-7925134c0459
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
£87,400 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£87,400 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Mar 20263 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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

RIDGE AND PARTNERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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