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Delivery Manager for Rail Programme

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

07 Jan 2026 at 16:32

Award Notice
Award

11 Sep 2025 at 12:52

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority has completed the procurement process for the "Delivery Manager for Rail Programme" contract, under the industry category of business and management consultancy services. This contract was awarded to Matchtech Group UK Limited, a large supplier, on 19th December 2025, with an official award notice published on 7th January 2026. The contract, valued at £67,925, is scheduled to start on 26th February 2026 and conclude on 31st October 2026. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and focuses on services delivery in the West Midlands, United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for large enterprises involved in consultancy and managed services, particularly those with a focus on business and management consultancy, to expand their portfolio within the government sector. As the procurement does not prioritise SMEs or VCSEs, larger firms can leverage their existing frameworks and industry experience to deliver comprehensive services efficiently. By participating in such tenders, businesses can gain industry visibility and establish long-term collaborations with public sector entities like the West Midlands Combined Authority.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Delivery Manager for Rail Programme

Notice Description

Delivery Management Services for the Rail Programme

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-dff93e42-7c4c-425d-b47d-1a6be005c40b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/695514b7-a93e-4146-ac2b-f0cb94d93833
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£67,925 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£145,925 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
26 Feb 2026 - 31 Oct 2026 6-12 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
2
Supplier Names

MATCHTECH

MATCHTECH GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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