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The Appointment of a Digital Strategic Partner

West Midlands Combined Authority

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Award

06 May 2026 at 09:02

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

20 Mar 2026 at 17:49

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
TenderUpdate

31 Oct 2025 at 17:09

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

31 Oct 2025 at 17:06

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

18 Aug 2025 at 15:38

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) recently completed a procurement process to appoint a Digital Strategic Partner for its Digital and Data Directorate. This initiative focuses on enhancing WMCA's digital transformation programme, aimed at refining its digital operating model and improving foundational systems to achieve secure and compliant services. The process, identified with the tender ID PRT-DIGDAT-ESG-2025-002, culminated on 6th May 2026, awarding a contract to Methods Business and Digital Technology Limited. Located in Birmingham, WMCA conducted an open procurement method with a competitive, flexible procedure, covering services within the IT sector, particularly consulting, software development, and support. The contract, active from 1st May 2026, runs through to 31st March 2028, with options to extend by two additional 12-month periods.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those with expertise in digital transformation and data strategy. Companies that can offer comprehensive consulting, adept in software development, and provide robust internet support solutions will find this contract particularly fitting. The procurement process included stages like technical quality assessments and presentations, favouring firms that excel in digital strategy and flexible resourcing. The contract, valued at £4 million with a gross amount of £4.8 million, encourages participation from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), enhancing their potential for growth by engaging with a prominent authority such as the WMCA in a long-term collaboration.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Appointment of a Digital Strategic Partner

Notice Description

West Midlands Combined Authority Digital and Data Directorate require a Digital Strategic Partner to support and provide resource to the Authority in terms of delivering its digital transformation programme.

Planning Information

WMCA intend to circulate a questionnaire through Bravo (WMCA e-tendering portal), allowing you to provide more information about your interest and comment on the proposed approach. Portal Website: https://wmca.bravosolution.co.uk Pre Market Engagement Title: Market Engagement Digital Strategic Transformation Partner Bravo Solution Project Reference: PQQ_259

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0589f7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041301-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

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

CPV Codes

71354100 - Digital mapping services

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 May 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
1 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
20 Mar 20265 months ago
Contract Period
1 May 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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
Postcode Area
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

Methods business and digital technology limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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