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Transport for West Midlands - Senior Scheme Development Manager

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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23 Feb 2026 at 14:14

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the West Midlands Combined Authority seeks consultancy services for transport systems, specifically within the realm of a Senior Scheme Development Manager to assist its integrated transport services directorate. This contract pertains to projects and programmes in the transport industry, located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom, and follows a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. Although the tendering stage has concluded, with the contract awarded to Waterman Aspen Limited, the contract period extends from 1 February 2026 to 31 January 2027. The awarded contract is valued at £121,072 GBP, marking the procurement stage as 'award' with publication on 23 February 2026.

Opportunities presented by this contract are specifically tailored for large-scale organisations well-versed in transport systems consultancy services. Given the nature of the support required, businesses with significant expertise in project delivery within transport infrastructure would find themselves particularly well-suited for similar opportunities in the future. Engaging in this project allows participants to contribute to critical infrastructure developments in the West Midlands, potentially opening avenues for further contracts with the West Midlands Combined Authority or similar government bodies focused on transport advancements.

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Notice Title

Transport for West Midlands - Senior Scheme Development Manager

Notice Description

Transport for West Midlands (TFWM) requires support from a Senior Scheme Development Manager to deliver projects and programmes on behalf of TFWM's integrated transport services directorate.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c600b3eb-6121-4c81-b44c-de5d84426db3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba3886bd-f44c-45cf-8b5f-af0a395a8796
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£121,072 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£121,072 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2027 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

WATERMAN ASPEN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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