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title: "Metro Commercial Manager Consultant - Richard Poulter"
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# Metro Commercial Manager Consultant - Richard Poulter

Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-01ee1f75-c480-46af-aebe-107e30d9c52a

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## Summary

The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) recently completed a selective procurement process for project management consultancy services in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The tender, titled "Metro Commercial Manager Consultant - Richard Poulter," was conducted under a call-off from a framework agreement through the Crown Commercial Services' Construction Professional Services 4 Framework. Awarded to Ridge & Partners LLP, the contract began on 1st April 2026 and is set to conclude by 30th September 2026. With a value of £90,201.46, this procurement was aimed at providing ongoing commercial management consultancy services, crucial while recruiting permanent staff members for the Metro team.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs and social enterprises, given the emphasis on a selective, framework-based procurement method. Organisations with expertise in the built environment and those eager to expand their footprint in the project management consultancy field in the West Midlands can significantly benefit from such contracts. As the WMCA underlines its commitment to regional development, businesses adept in leveraging framework agreements could enhance their service capabilities and market presence through engagements like these.

## Notice

WMCA awarded a consultancy call-off contract from Lot 1 (Built Environment) of the Crown Commercial Services (CCS), Construction Professional Services 4 Framework to 'Ridge & Partners' in January 2025 for 'Commercial Manager' services. The Metro team have an ongoing requirement for Commercial Management consultancy services within the team, whilst permanent staff members can be recruited, therefore, are seeking an extension to Richard Poulter's services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b53b31fb-057f-4b91-b3db-51409c66ae36 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £90,201 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £90,201 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B19 3SD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Newtown |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RIDGE AND PARTNERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72224000 - Project management consultancy services

## Release History

- 2 Jul 2026 at 11:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b53b31fb-057f-4b91-b3db-51409c66ae36

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b53b31fb-057f-4b91-b3db-51409c66ae36
  2nd July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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