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Swift - Consultant/Contingent Labour

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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17 Feb 2025 at 09:39

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Summary of the contracting process

West Midlands Combined Authority has awarded a contract titled "Swift - Consultant/Contingent Labour" under the industry category of project management consultancy services (CPV: 72224000). This contract is associated with consultancy services for critical projects in the Swift PAYG on Rail Programme and the Swift System Refresh Programme. The initial contract period is from 7 December 2024 to 6 June 2025, with a potential 6-month extension subject to funding and further service requirements. Located in Birmingham (postal code: B19 3TR), the procurement process followed a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The total value of the contract stands at £200,560 GBP, and the award was published on 17 February 2025.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for businesses specialising in programme and product management consultancy, particularly those experienced in transport and technology projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate. The awarded contract to Waterman Aspen Ltd indicates the potential for winning future contracts within this framework, thus boosting business growth and establishing connections with governmental authorities like the West Midlands Combined Authority.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Swift - Consultant/Contingent Labour

Notice Description

The Swift team have a requirement for the renewal of consultancy support for two (2) critical projects. The specific functions cover services for both Programme and Product management for the Swift PAYG on Rail Programme deliver (funded by DfT in partnership with GBRTT) and to act as a Project Manager and subject matter expert for the delivery of a new TfWM app via the Swift System Refresh Programme. Services will be required until 30 June 2025 with an optional 6-month extension period, subject to funding from the DfT and further service provision requirements, with the initial term starting 7 December 2024.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b3472578-e160-4127-bc8a-5370e441c205
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59b22315-6a92-4141-a539-b0cb08516602
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,560 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£200,560 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
7 Dec 2024 - 6 Dec 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Newtown
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WATERMAN ASPEN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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