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Assistant Contract Manager Metro

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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19 May 2026 at 16:10

Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority has completed a public procurement process to award a contract for an Assistant Contract Manager in the Metro project sector. This tender, classified under the industry category of Business and management consultancy and related services (CPV 79400000), was conducted using a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, set to be carried out in the West Midlands, United Kingdom, commenced on 1st March 2026 and is scheduled to conclude by 4th September 2026. The tendering stage has successfully transitioned to the award phase, with Matchtech Group Limited being the chosen supplier for the awarded contract valued at £40,250.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for large enterprises specialising in business and management consultancy services to collaborate with significant public sector projects, enhancing their portfolio and market standing. Although the procurement was not specifically tailored for SMEs or VCSEs, larger businesses with capabilities in providing skilled contract management personnel would find this an advantageous engagement. The collaboration with a prominent authority such as the West Midlands Combined Authority, along with the strategic regional focus, offers substantial growth potential for businesses ready to showcase expertise in management consultancy within the public transportation sector.

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Notice Title

Assistant Contract Manager Metro

Notice Description

Assistant contract manager for Metro

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ac94f9e1-9914-45a0-89b2-5cab36597474
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2188f04d-cc38-412f-8e99-d7fa24ce89c8
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
£40,250 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£40,250 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Feb 20263 months ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 4 Sep 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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