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Financial Consultancy Services

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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17 Dec 2025 at 10:49

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for Financial Consultancy Services by the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) has concluded with an award made to PriceWaterhouseCoopers. This tender focuses on the delivery of consultancy services to provide financial advice to the WMCA, with activities categorised under financial consultancy services. The contract takes place in the West Midlands, United Kingdom, from 1st December 2025 to 31st January 2026. The procurement, using a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement, was awarded on 30th November 2025. The tender’s total value is GBP 295,000, and the WMCA is headquartered in Birmingham, England.

This tender presents notable opportunities for businesses within the financial consultancy industry interested in leveraging their expertise to support regional governance and public sector financial management. Given the procurement method, companies with prior engagements in framework agreements and those equipped to meet public sector requirements are well-positioned to compete. The contract specifically highlights the suitability for SMEs and VCSEs, broadening access for diverse business types to thrive in rendering high-impact financial advisory services. Such opportunities enable business growth through enhanced visibility and potential subsequent engagements with public authorities like the WMCA.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Financial Consultancy Services

Notice Description

Consultancy services to provide financial advise to the WMCA

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ccda549c-fb97-4ea4-9fc1-ee377627ff46
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cad02b7a-44ac-4f56-9377-4ede21281286
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

66 - Financial and insurance services

CPV Codes

66171000 - Financial consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£295,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£295,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Nov 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 31 Jan 2026 1-6 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

PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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