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Delivery Manager for S278 works on Rail Programme

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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24 Jun 2025 at 11:56

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "Delivery Manager for S278 works on Rail Programme" has been completed, with the contracting authority being the West Midlands Combined Authority. This contract falls under the services category within the transport support services industry. The procurement aimed to appoint a delivery manager for construction-related services specifically in the West Midlands, United Kingdom, using a selective procurement method from a framework agreement. Key dates include the tender period which ended on 30 April 2025, with the contract period starting on 7 May 2025 and concluding on 31 October 2025. The award was granted to Matchtech on 1 May 2025, with the contract valued at £72,000.

This tender offers significant growth potential for businesses specialising in construction management and transport-related services. Given the industry's dynamic nature, companies with a robust track record in delivering complex rail infrastructure projects will find this contract beneficial. Although the suitability criteria did not specifically favour SMEs or VCSEs, large firms like Matchtech were deemed well-suited for this opportunity, indicating a competitive environment favouring organisations with ample resources and proven experience in similar projects.

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Notice Title

Delivery Manager for S278 works on Rail Programme

Notice Description

Delivery Management services for S278 works on Rail Programme

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-df6cc2e4-437a-41d7-9fa8-0b47dbfa7c0e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/957a8da5-b5a2-4608-825e-69285f973000
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

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

63700000 - Support services for land, water and air transport

71500000 - Construction-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£72,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£72,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20259 months ago
Contract Period
6 May 2025 - 31 Oct 2025 1-6 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
Carole Clarke
Contact Email
carole.clarke@wmca.org.uk
Contact Phone
0121 214 7693

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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