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Strategic Construction Advisor - Ian Rubery

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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13 Jan 2026 at 14:16

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process managed by the West Midlands Combined Authority involves the strategic appointment of a Construction Advisor to assist with the West Midlands Rail Programme. This project falls under the industry category of project management consultancy services and is located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The tender has progressed to the award stage, with a contract awarded on 1st December 2025 to MATCHTECH GROUP (UK) LIMITED. The procurement method employed was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract commenced on 1st December 2025 and is set to conclude on 12th March 2026, with a total contract value of £37,920.

This tender represents a significant business growth opportunity for companies specialising in construction and project management consultancy, particularly those equipped to manage complex interface tasks between construction activities and asset handovers. The contract's focus on services creates an advantageous setting for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to engage with large-scale public infrastructure projects. Firms that can offer strategic insights into construction management within the rail sector would find this opportunity especially relevant.

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Notice Title

Strategic Construction Advisor - Ian Rubery

Notice Description

As part of the Asset Protection Agreement with Network Rail for delivery of the West Midlands Rail Programme, Ian Rubery has been seconded into TFWM from Network Rail to support the construction interface between construction activities and handover to the asset owner - Network Rail.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b6e9a3ac-c35f-4ff2-8fee-08165d904c03
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7405c21-c2e4-47f1-a97d-5cfb44a8abc6
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, VCSE
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
£37,920 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£37,920 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 12 Mar 2026 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
Asma Begum
Contact Email
procurement.team@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

MATCHTECH GROUP (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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