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Metro Planning Management Consultancy - CAN

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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05 Sep 2025 at 07:21

Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority has awarded a contract for metro planning management consultancy services with a project title "Metro Planning Management Consultancy - CAN". The procurement process is now in the award stage, noted by a Contract Award Notice dated 5th September 2025. The services fall under the Business and Management Consultancy category, specifically targeting the Built Environment sector in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The contract was executed as a call-off from a Crown Commercial Services framework agreement under the procurement method of a selective process. The contract is valued at £172,651.2 for a 6-month period starting 1st April 2025, with an optional extension of another 6 months. The award was granted to Ridge and Partners LLP on 26th August 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services within the built environment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-positioned to compete for future contracts under similar frameworks, given the suitability criteria. By securing involvement as a subcontractor or forming partnerships, firms can expand their portfolio and gain prestigious experience from engagements led by public sector bodies such as the West Midlands Combined Authority. This could lead to enhanced visibility and credibility, which are pivotal for business growth in the competitive consultancy industry.

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Notice Title

Metro Planning Management Consultancy - CAN

Notice Description

Contract Award Notice publishing details relating to the award of a contract for planning management consultancy services for the WMCA Metro 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 and includes a 6-month option to extend.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9433e600-f854-4453-8025-91680674e5ef
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
SME

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
£172,651 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£86,325 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
25 Aug 20256 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
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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

RIDGE AND PARTNERS LIMITED LIABILITY PARTNERSHIP (LLP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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