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Contract Extension - Risk Consultant (Metro Programme)- Chris Mitchell

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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23 Sep 2025 at 08:34

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) securing services for a risk consultant under the title "Contract Extension - Risk Consultant (Metro Programme)- Chris Mitchell." This is related to project management consultancy services within the transportation sector, specifically for the Metro Programme encompassing phases such as WBHE Phases 1 & 2, Line One Traction Power, WCCE, Westside, and BBYB. The contract, awarded through a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement, was finalised on 25th August 2025 and spans from 26th August 2025 to 25th February 2026. The West Midlands serves as the delivery region within the United Kingdom.

This contract presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses experienced in project management consultancy, especially those who are already part of the framework agreement allowing for selective procurement. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) suited to competitive consultancy environments will find this procurement aligns well with their capabilities. The successful supplier, Waterman Aspen, demonstrates the potential for other large-scale businesses to engage in similar contracts provided they meet the criteria and align with the WMCA's rigorous standards.

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Notice Title

Contract Extension - Risk Consultant (Metro Programme)- Chris Mitchell

Notice Description

This contract is a continuation of existing support provided to the Programme Risk Manager, specifically across WBHE Phases 1 & 2, Line One Traction Power, WCCE and Westside and BBYB.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f5cfb228-926d-4dd1-a10f-4950516e0f06
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a37b3c74-dada-49f5-895e-22c7cb717dcf
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
Large

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
£113,418 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£113,418 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
25 Aug 2025 - 25 Feb 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

WATERMAN ASPEN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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