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Metro Commercial Management Consultancy - CAN

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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05 Sep 2025 at 06:35

Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority has awarded a contract for commercial management consultancy services to support their Metro team. This procurement falls under the business and management consultancy services category and involves working within the built environment sector. The project is located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom, with the contract running from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026. Using a selective procurement method via a call-off from the Crown Commercial Services Construction Professional Services 4 Framework, the procurement stage has advanced to the award phase, with the notice published on 5th September 2025. The contract value is GBP 170,970.08.

This consultancy opportunity presents significant business development prospects for firms specializing in commercial consultancy within the public transport sector, particularly those that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The contracted services are ideal for businesses with experience in framework agreements and those looking to expand their portfolio within the UK's public sector projects. RIDGE AND PARTNERS LLP, a recognized SME, has been awarded the contract, emphasizing the potential for similar-sized businesses to successfully secure government contracts in this category.

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Notice Title

Metro Commercial Management Consultancy - CAN

Notice Description

Contract Award Notice to publish the details relating to the award of a contract for commercial management consultancy services for the WMCA Metro team. This is a call-off from Lot 1 (Built Environment) of the Crown Commercial Services (CCS) Construction Professional Services 4 Framework (RM6165). Contract duration is 12 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d21fbf37-96aa-4c65-8bb7-792656605497
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9878155f-6138-4983-8afa-fbea6c84f2d7
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
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
£170,970 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£170,970 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 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

RIDGE AND PARTNERS LIMITED LIABILITY PARTNERSHIP (LLP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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