This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

23 Jul 2026 at 12:01

Award

16 Jul 2026 at 13:40

Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) in Birmingham has awarded a contract for advisory due diligence support as part of its procurement process under the "special regime" for utilities. The contract was signed on 12th June 2026 and commenced on 20th July 2026, with an anticipated end date of 31st October 2026, which may extend to 31st December 2026 upon mutual agreement. The process was carried out using a selective procurement method, offering a £1,600,000 contract to PricewaterhouseCoopers Limited. Classified under 'Technical analysis or consultancy services', this contract falls within the 'services' category. The procurement stage is complete, and the tender was conducted under a framework agreement.

This tender provides significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for large consultancies specialising in technical analysis and consultancy services. Businesses adept in providing robust due diligence support could leverage such contracts to bolster their portfolio. Given its scale and the management of a substantial budget, it is particularly well-suited for large consultancy firms. Companies that offer innovation in advisory services and have a track record of working with public sector frameworks will find this contract an opportunity to expand their influence and demonstrate expertise within the utilities sector.

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Notice Title

Advisory Due Diligence Support

Notice Description

West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) requires the provision of consultancy support for the provision of advisory due diligence support

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cd0a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069680-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Award under framework
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,600,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£1,600,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
19 Jul 2026 - 31 Oct 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Newtown
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS

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