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Programme Director Metro

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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19 May 2026 at 15:42

Summary of the contracting process

The buying organisation for this procurement process is the West Midlands Combined Authority, which is seeking services under the title "Programme Director Metro" in the category of Business and management consultancy and related services (CPV code 79400000). This contract is located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement started with a tender and has now reached the award stage, with Matchtech Group Limited selected as the supplier. The tender, conducted via a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement, had a tender period ending on 1st February 2026, and the contract is set to run from 1st March to 30th October 2026. The total contract value is £125,800.

This contract presents an opportunity for large businesses specialising in business and management consultancy services to expand their portfolio with a prestigious contract from a regional authority. Although the specified procurement approach was selective, indicating that suppliers were chosen from a pre-existing framework, companies not currently part of such frameworks may find value in pursuing similar opportunities in future tenders. This specific tender process does not promote inclusion of SMEs or VCSEs, making it more suitable for established, larger consultancy firms that have the capacity to fulfil such consultancy roles and possess experience in complex metropolitan projects.

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Notice Title

Programme Director Metro

Notice Description

Programme Director for Metro

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3c90a7a-c3a0-483e-a36e-78fb02bc4efe
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

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£125,800 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£125,800 £100K-£500K
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
1 Feb 20263 months ago
Contract Period
1 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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