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Metro Commercial Management Consultancy - CAN

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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05 Sep 2025 at 06:44

Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority has awarded a contract for commercial management consultancy services to Ridge and Partners LLP through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from the Crown Commercial Services Construction Professional Services 4 Framework (Lot 1: Built Environment). This contract, titled "Metro Commercial Management Consultancy - CAN," falls under the industry category of "Business and management consultancy services" and targets the West Midlands region in the United Kingdom. The contract runs from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026, with an award date of 20th June 2025, and a contract value of £171,374.40.

This tender presents valuable growth opportunities for SMEs specialising in commercial management consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in the built environment sector. As the procurement method was selective, businesses already part of the relevant Crown Commercial Services framework would have been well-positioned to compete for this opportunity. This contract allows businesses to expand their portfolio within the public sector, enhancing their credibility and experience in government-related projects in the West Midlands. Furthermore, it highlights the importance of maintaining frameworks for future business engagements with public sector authorities like the West Midlands Combined Authority.

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Notice Title

Metro Commercial Management Consultancy - CAN

Notice Description

Contract Award Notice publishing details relating to the award of a contract for commercial management consultancy services for the WMCA Metro team. This is a call-off contract from Lot 1 (Built Environment) of the Crown Commercial Services (CCS) Construction Professional Services 4 Framework (RM6165). Contract duration is 12 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f1240338-3c93-43bb-8a74-5e03e9fed4a6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0e91e92-09c7-46bb-a444-550fc5d43aba
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£171,374 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£171,374 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 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
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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
1
Supplier Name

RIDGE AND PARTNERS LIMITED LIABILITY PARTNERSHIP (LLP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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