Award

Head of Delivery Metro

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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19 May 2026 at 16:15

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority has completed an award in the public procurement process titled "Head of Delivery Metro", which falls under the industry category of business and management consultancy services (CPV code: 79400000). This contract targets the region of the West Midlands, United Kingdom, and the procurement method was a selective call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement process has reached the Award stage, with the contract period being from 1st April 2026 to 30th September 2026. The awarded contract was published on 19th May 2026, and the bid value amounts to £86,250 GBP.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, especially for larger firms with expertise in delivering consultancy services related to business management. Though not specifically targeting SMEs or VCSEs, it presents an opportunity for established consultancy firms like Matchtech Group Limited, the awarded supplier, to capitalise on their capabilities within the region. Those with a presence in or near the West Midlands, or having similar project experiences, would find this tender particularly advantageous to pursue.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Head of Delivery Metro

Notice Description

Head of delivery Metro

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fe56cc3f-057f-48fb-8737-51b172585b45
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/074050b3-b1e0-40e2-b8a6-62d7c267ced8
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

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£86,250 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£86,250 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Mar 20263 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 30 Sep 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

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