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Bus Reform - Business Analyst Consultanty Support

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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16 Dec 2025 at 15:41

Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority has completed its procurement process for the "Bus Reform - Business Analyst Consultancy Support" contract. The contract is part of the industry category focusing on business analysis consultancy services. This opportunity was awarded under Lot 2 (Temporary Professional Services & Secondments) of the MIDLANDS HIGHWAYS ALLIANCE PLUS (MHA) - PROFESSIONAL SERVICES PARTNERSHIP 4 (PSP4) Framework Agreement. Based in the West Midlands, United Kingdom, this selective procurement was conducted via a call-off from a framework agreement, with a contract period starting on 15th December 2025 and ending on 14th June 2026. Waterman Aspen Limited has been awarded the contract, valued at £147,000, after a tender period that concluded on 12th December 2025.

This contract offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs that specialise in consultancy services within the business analysis sector. The awarded contract, valued at an initial £69,000, can potentially extend up to £147,000, providing substantial work for eligible businesses located within the West Midlands area. Companies engaged in professional services and consultancy, especially those with capabilities in temporary professional services and secondments, are well-positioned to compete for similar opportunities within the framework agreements utilised by the West Midlands Combined Authority. Such contracts enhance business visibility and strategic positioning, encouraging growth through public sector collaborations.

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Notice Title

Bus Reform - Business Analyst Consultanty Support

Notice Description

A contract has been awarded to Waterman Aspen Limited for the provision of Business Analyst consultancy support, via Lot 2 (Temporary Professional Services & Secondments) of the MIDLANDS HIGHWAYS ALLIANCE PLUS (MHA) - PROFESSIONAL SERVICES PARTNERSHIP 4 (PSP4) Framework Agreement. The contract duration is an initial period of six (6) months, with the option to extend for a further six (6) months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-dcec3890-142e-491d-8fa4-d7ecd529a30c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29026d0e-841b-4b4f-95bc-e5de57f17cbe
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£147,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£69,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
15 Dec 2025 - 14 Jun 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
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement.team@wmca.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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