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Swift - Consultant/Contingent Labour

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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05 Mar 2025 at 08:08

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Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority has completed the procurement process for consultancy and contingent labour services under the "Swift - Consultant/Contingent Labour" project. This opportunity, classified under project management consultancy services (CPV code 72224000), focused on business analysis, solution architecture, and technical assurance for the Swift System Refresh Programme, Buy Before You Board Programme, and Swift PAYG on Rail Programme. The contract, awarded to Waterman Aspen Ltd, covers a service period from 7 December 2024 to 17 May 2025, with an option to extend up to an additional 6 months until 25 October 2025. The total contract value is £171,120, with the procurement method being a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender provides substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in project management, technical consultancy, and business analysis. SMEs and organisations capable of delivering high-quality consultancy in areas such as solution architecture and technical assurance are particularly well-suited to compete for such contracts. Engaging in this tender allows businesses to collaborate with a high-profile authority like the West Midlands Combined Authority, potentially securing long-term relationships and enhancing their portfolio with significant public sector projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Swift - Consultant/Contingent Labour

Notice Description

The Swift team have a requirement for renewal consultancy support for 3 critical projects. The specific functions pr services cover business analysis, solution architecture and technical assurance across the Swift System Refresh Programme, Buy Before You Board Programme and the Swift PAYG on Rail Programme. Services will be required until 30 June 2025 with an optional 6-month extension period, with the initial term starting 7 December 2024. Additional information: Optional 23 week extension which can be implemented and will take the 25th October 2025.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e62f62b8-324d-4d95-bb44-c52846007379
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a90b923f-d99d-4a0b-a1d5-7cb8cd3a04ed
Current Stage
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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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£171,120 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£171,120 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
7 Dec 2024 - 17 May 2025 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
Not specified
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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