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Project and Programme Control Architecture Phase 2

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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30 Apr 2025 at 10:49

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, recently concluded on 14th April 2025, was led by the West Midlands Combined Authority, focusing on the "Project and Programme Control Architecture Phase 2". This procurement falls under the services category with a classification in system implementation planning services, procured through a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, with a total value of £350,000, covers work within the West Midlands, England, specifically for the authority's capital transport portfolio. The award was given to Ove Arup and Partners Limited, with the contract period spanning from 14th April 2025 to 13th November 2025.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in system implementation and control architecture. Companies looking to expand within the infrastructure and project management domains could find this contract beneficial, particularly those positioned to offer innovative solutions and improvements. While large companies have been awarded this contract, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) might also find similar opportunities attractive, provided they can align their services with the ongoing needs of public sector projects like those initiated by regional authorities.

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Notice Title

Project and Programme Control Architecture Phase 2

Notice Description

The contract will encompass work to conclude implementation of new controls and ways of working for the WMCA capital transport portfolio, encompassing internal and external project and programmes.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-788c6497-00ad-4aed-aad7-1a4cb6af8e9e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8dd76f86-3a94-4344-8101-004120e525e4
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
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72224100 - System implementation planning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
13 Apr 2025 - 13 Nov 2025 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

OVE ARUP AND PARTNERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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