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TfWM Utilities Management Consultancy - CAN

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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05 Sep 2025 at 07:40

Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "TfWM Utilities Management Consultancy - CAN", under the industry category of business and management consultancy services with CPV code 79410000. The contract, valued at £86,848.8, is a call-off from Lot 1 (Built Environment) of the Crown Commercial Services Construction Professional Services 4 Framework (RM6165). This selective procurement method involved a framework agreement with Ridge and Partners LLP chosen as the supplier. The contract covers consultancy services over a six-month period from 1st April 2025 to 30th September 2025, focusing on services in the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom. The award stage was marked as complete as of 5th September 2025.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in utilities management consultancy, particularly those geared towards the built environment sector. Companies with strong regional knowledge in the West Midlands could significantly benefit by providing high-quality consultancy services to the West Midlands Combined Authority, enhancing their professional portfolio and gaining further experience in public sector contracts. The procurement process was designed to favour SMEs, making it an attractive prospect for small and medium-sized enterprises aiming to expand their reach and influence within this competitive industry.

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Notice Title

TfWM Utilities Management Consultancy - CAN

Notice Description

Contract Award Notice publishing details relating to the award of a contract for utilities management consultancy services for the WMCA TfWM team. This is a call-off contract from Lot 1 (Built Environment) of the Crown Commercial Services (CCS) Construction Professional Services 4 Framework (RM6165). Contract duration is 6 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8f954c63-e407-48d1-b398-1f48d2bd43d9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2dede37c-fc75-4fe6-9f80-019ea690601b
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

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


CPV Codes

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£86,848 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£86,848 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 30 Sep 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
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

RIDGE AND PARTNERS LIMITED LIABILITY PARTNERSHIP (LLP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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