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Senior Commercial Manager for Metro

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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02 Jun 2026 at 09:43

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process was conducted by the West Midlands Combined Authority, seeking a Senior Commercial Manager for their Metro team. This tender falls under the "Accounting, auditing and fiscal services" category, specifically for "Miscellaneous business and business-related services", and is located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. This procurement used a selective procurement method, initiated as a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender was awarded on 6th April 2026 and had a contract period from 7th April 2026 to 7th October 2026, with a total contract value of £78,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for large businesses, specifically those experienced in providing high-level business services within the accounting and auditing sector. Although not targeted towards SMEs or VCSEs, large firms like Matchtech Group Limited, the awarded supplier, can benefit from establishing or expanding their presence within the region's public sector. The contract offers a six-month engagement, allowing the winning firm to showcase their expertise and potentially secure future work through demonstrated capability and reliability.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Senior Commercial Manager for Metro

Notice Description

Senior Commercial Manager for Metro team

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6e55ab0-5d99-4480-9d67-eb68df201fe5
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

79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services

79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£78,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£78,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Apr 20262 months ago
Contract Period
6 Apr 2026 - 7 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
1
Supplier Name

MATCHTECH GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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