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Delivery Directorate Strategic Lead Consultancy-PH-CAN

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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26 May 2026 at 13:21

Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority has completed the procurement process for the role of Delivery Directorate Strategic Lead Consultancy under the Midlands Highways Alliance+ Professional Services Partnerships 4 Framework, specifically from Lot 2. This contract encompasses business and management consultancy services within the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement method utilised was selective, facilitated via a call-off from a framework agreement. The total contract value awarded is £77,000, with a potential total of £154,000, covering a duration of six months starting from 14th April 2026 and concluding on 13th October 2026, with an option to extend until 13th April 2027. The award was made to MATCHTECH GROUP (HOLDINGS) LIMITED, and the award notice was published on 26th May 2026.

This tender provides significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) skilled in business and management consultancy services to engage in high-impact public sector projects. Through strategic consultancy engagements, businesses can enhance their portfolio, expand their regional presence, and forge important relationships with public authorities such as the West Midlands Combined Authority. Companies specialising in consultancy within the transport and infrastructure sectors, particularly those with experience in public sector frameworks, are well-poised to benefit from such opportunities.

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Notice Title

Delivery Directorate Strategic Lead Consultancy-PH-CAN

Notice Description

Notice to confirm the award of a call-off contract from Lot 2 of the Midlands Highways Alliance + Professional Services Partnerships 4 Framework. Contract duration is 6 months (to 13/10/26) but includes a 6-month option to extend to a final potential end date of 13/04/27.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a978a95-aa0b-42b6-857f-2a63cbb837f7
Current Stage
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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
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£154,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£77,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
13 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
13 Apr 2026 - 13 Oct 2026 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

MATCHTECH GROUP (HOLDINGS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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