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Strategic Advisory Consultancy Services

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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17 Dec 2025 at 10:58

Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority has concluded a procurement process for "Strategic Advisory Consultancy Services" awarded to PriceWaterhouseCoopers. This tender, valued at £600,000, aimed to secure consultancy services for strategic advice and project management support within the West Midlands region, United Kingdom. The service relates to the industry category of general management consultancy services and followed a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract commenced on 25 August 2025 and will conclude on 31 March 2026. The announcement of the award was made on 17 December 2025.

This procurement offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in management consultancy services, particularly those with the capability to deliver strategic advisory roles essential for regional development. Although currently awarded, similar tenders could present growth opportunities for consultancies with expertise or services aligned with public sector support, strategic planning, and management. Companies that operate on a large scale or can demonstrate strong regional capabilities would be well-suited to compete for future opportunities in this niche.

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Notice Title

Strategic Advisory Consultancy Services

Notice Description

Consultancy services to provide strategic advise and project management support to WMCA

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-792db319-3e96-4bcb-bb08-a394e09df09e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/055c5d6f-e3c4-4884-98b9-663d9868c9df
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

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


CPV Codes

79411000 - General management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
24 Aug 2025 - 31 Mar 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
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement.team@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

PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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