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HS2 Interface Manager for Metro

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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19 May 2026 at 15:12

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "HS2 Interface Manager for Metro" has reached the award stage and was conducted by the West Midlands Combined Authority based in Birmingham, England. This tender falls under the industry category of business and management consultancy services (CPV code 79400000) and focuses on the West Midlands region in the United Kingdom. The procurement method was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates for this process included a tender period ending on 1st March 2026, a contract period running from 1st April 2026 to 30th October 2026, and an award date on 30th March 2026. The total contract value amounts to £55,000.

This tender presents opportunities for large businesses involved in business and management consultancy, particularly those experienced in managing substantial infrastructure interfaces like HS2. It offers a platform for companies to expand their portfolio within the public sector and engage with significant transport projects in the UK. Although the procurement was not specifically tailored for SMEs or VCSEs, the awarded supplier, Matchtech Group Ltd, indicates that large enterprises are well-suited to compete in this space, particularly those with existing framework agreements with public sector authorities.

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Notice Title

HS2 Interface Manager for Metro

Notice Description

HS2 Interface Manager for the Metro team

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a28127d9-23e3-4bcf-b55e-313d6a068010
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1696d26-aa90-41a6-93d5-5adde5a84e8b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£55,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£55,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 30 Oct 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

MATCHTECH GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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