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cEMV Contactless Payment Broker Project Phase 4 - Consultancy Support

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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23 Apr 2026 at 10:11

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contracting process for the "cEMV Contactless Payment Broker Project Phase 4 - Consultancy Support" has reached the award stage. The buyer, West Midlands Combined Authority, headquartered in Birmingham, England, is seeking consultancy services in the project management category. This selective procurement involved a call-off from a framework agreement and was awarded to Waterman Aspen Ltd for a contract value of £241,770. This consultancy aims to provide technical assurance and programme management support, ensuring efficient project delivery and stakeholder communication. The contract commenced on 7th April 2026 and is set to conclude by 31st March 2027, with the delivery location based in Birmingham (postal code B19 3SD).

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for consultancy firms specialising in technical and programme management services. With a focus on project and general management consultancy, businesses that can offer expert guidance in managing suppliers, mitigating risks, and facilitating stakeholder engagements will find this contract well-suited to their capabilities. The project advocates inclusivity, encouraging small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to participate, fostering broader market competition and innovation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

cEMV Contactless Payment Broker Project Phase 4 - Consultancy Support

Notice Description

The organisation seeks a Consultant to act as a senior technical and programme lead, responsible for both technical assurance and programme management across all initiatives. This includes managing suppliers, tracking delivery progress, identifying and mitigating risks, and ensuring effective stakeholder communication.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ada85c84-69e4-4442-84b8-e25a09325af3
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

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

CPV Codes

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

79411000 - General management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£241,770 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£241,770 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
12 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
6 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 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
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Newtown
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WATERMAN ASPEN

Further Information

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