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Strategic Contract Advisor

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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19 May 2026 at 16:29

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process involves the West Midlands Combined Authority seeking to appoint a Strategic Contract Advisor within the business and management consultancy sector. The procurement relates to services and falls under the CPV code 79400000. The location for this opportunity is the West Midlands, United Kingdom. This process has now reached the Award stage, with a contract valued at £55,200. The procurement was conducted via a selective method, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 1st March 2026, with the contract period spanning from 1st April to 30th September 2026. The awarded contract was formalised with Matchtech Group Limited on 30th March 2026.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for growth for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in strategic contract advising within the West Midlands region. While the procurement is complete, similar future opportunities will be ideal for medium to large businesses that can fulfil the specific criteria of such consultancy roles. Agile organisations capable of operating within framework agreements would be well-positioned to compete effectively in such selective procurement processes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Strategic Contract Advisor

Notice Description

Strategic Contract Advisor

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ba6898bd-30f9-45c6-a5f6-67f7ac897b44
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ac56532-10e9-4495-a9bf-69e698185b37
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
£55,200 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£55,200 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 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
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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