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Project Manager for the TfWM Bus Priority Programme

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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23 Jan 2026 at 13:42

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process concerns the appointment of a Project Manager for the TfWM Bus Priority Programme, managed by the West Midlands Combined Authority, headquartered in Birmingham, England. This contract focuses on the construction project management services category, specified under CPV code 71541000. The contracting authority has completed this selective procurement through a framework agreement call-off. The contract, valued at £131,600, with a minimum value of £65,800, spans from 31st January 2026 to 31st July 2026. This award stage concluded with Waterman Aspen Ltd as the supplier on 15th January 2026.

This tender offers growth opportunities for businesses specialising in construction project management services, particularly those capable of efficiently handling regional transport projects. Although this specific contract did not have SME or VCSE suitability, large-scale enterprises skilled in managing significant infrastructure projects could leverage such opportunities for expanding their portfolio in the public transport sector. The focus on the West Midlands region also indicates potential future procurement activities that could benefit businesses with localised expertise or presence.

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Notice Title

Project Manager for the TfWM Bus Priority Programme

Notice Description

Appointment of a Project Manager for the TfWM Bus Priority Programme.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99427f22-8813-4bc6-9684-a6981dd90e17
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71541000 - Construction project management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£131,600 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£65,800 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jan 2026 - 31 Jul 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

WATERMAN ASPEN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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