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WEST MIDLANDS GROWTH PROSPECTUS

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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04 Dec 2025 at 15:10

Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority is overseeing the procurement process titled "West Midlands Growth Prospectus," focusing on project management consultancy services within the West Midlands region. Using a selective procurement method, this project involves a call-off from a framework agreement under the PAGABO framework. The tender process, now in the award stage, with the contract having commenced on 12th September 2025 and culminating on 20th October 2025, aligns with the UK Investment Conference scheduled for 21st October 2025. The contract has been awarded to Atkins Realis UK Limited for a total value of £58,000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for large-scale businesses with expertise in project management consultancy services, particularly those comfortable with engaging through framework agreements. The West Midlands Growth Prospectus represents a key initiative aimed at stimulating regional economic growth, offering business organisations a platform to contribute to strategic development within the area. Firms equipped to deliver comprehensive consultancy solutions, and with knowledge of the local economic landscape, stand to benefit from this project, driving expansion and fostering long-term partnerships within the region.

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Notice Title

WEST MIDLANDS GROWTH PROSPECTUS

Notice Description

Production of the West Midlands Growth Prospectus to be ready for the UK Investment Conference on 21st October 2025. FRAMEWORK: PAGABO Lot 1 - Complete Service Solutions (Direct Award)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b4f72a32-2bd8-4c9e-b2bd-4ceed0d7950d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03082eff-6dd3-44ee-87f1-0063f738186e
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

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


CPV Codes

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£58,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£58,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
11 Sep 2025 - 20 Oct 2025 1-6 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
Sue White
Contact Email
sue.white@wmca.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

ATKINS REALIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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