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title: "Metro Cost Assurance Support"
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# Metro Cost Assurance Support

Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-081ad487-9dd7-414f-bfd0-b6b034ce61a8

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## Summary

The West Midlands Combined Authority is engaging in the procurement process titled "Metro Cost Assurance Support," focusing on business and management consultancy services related to the Birmingham Eastside Extension and Wednesbury - Brierley Hill Phase 2 projects. The contract, awarded to Atkins Realis PPS Ltd, commences on 8 January 2024 and concludes on 30 September 2024, with crucial milestones set for February, April, May, and September 2024. This procurement falls within the "Services" category, specifically targeting the West Midlands region and follows a selective procurement method, operating under a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities for consultancy firms specialising in cost assurance, programme delivery, and commercial management. Businesses with expertise in construction estimates, risk analysis, contingency planning, and technical engineering advice will find this project highly suitable. SMEs and VCSEs, however, may note that the procurement suitability specifically excludes them, favouring large-scale organisations. Engaging in this tender can help firms solidify their presence in the infrastructure and transportation sectors within the West Midlands.

## Notice

1. Metro Cost Assurance Support Provide Programme Delivery and Commercial Management support to the TfWM Client and Delivery teams to: a. achieve Section 1, 2 & 5 MMA TC2 initial review Birmingham Eastside Extension by End February 2024 b. achieve Section 1, 2 & 5 MMA TC2 cost assurance an aproval Birmingham Eastside Extension by End April 2024 c. review the full construction estimate for the Wednesbury - Brierley Hill Phase 2 Final Business Case [Refresh undertaken by Systra under separate contract] up to 30 May 2024. d. refresh the full construction estimate for the Birmingham Eastside Extension Final Business Case refresh up to September 2024 The outputs above will include (but not limited to) the following activities: SS Review and analysis of [NOP2 - MMA] Contractor estimates. SS Review and analysis of remaining TC2 designer costs [NOP1]. SS Review of Owners estimates. SS Review of Risks, Assumptions and Exclusions contained within the estimate build up. SS Review of Contingency allowances and QRA processes. SS Review of Construction Strategy and Programme assumptions contained within the estimate. SS Review of Key Enabling requirements, such as Utility diversions etc. SS Analysis of Constraints, with action planning to unlock any uncertainties or risks to delivery programme. SS Provide advice where Opportunities and/or Value Engineering could provide efficiencies to the project budget and delivery strategy. SS Provide Technical and Engineering advice where appropriate. SS Provision of formal written reports [where required]. 2. Metro Delivery Management Support As additional resources are onboarded into the TfWM team there will be a need for a transition whereby detailed cost assurance work will be undertaken by others and ongoing delivery management responsibilities need to be covered. The transition period will begin in March 24, the delivery management requirement may evolve but the current known activities, in addition to the above, are as follows: a. Continue to ensure cost assurance activities around BEE and WBHE estimates are robust, complete and presented appropriately to meet the governance requirements of TfWM. b. Support the Delivery Director - Transport Portfolio in managing the major extension programmes - WBHE and BEE - from a TfWM perspective. Ensuring the following are in place: o Integrated programme with TfWM 'enhancement projects' MMA and MML projects. o Compliant designs and technical assurance in place o Robust cost and schedule in place with up to date QRA and assured baselines. o Clear forward look and processes in place to unlock key decisions required to keep the projects moving forward o Well understood and managed interfaces with MML, MMA and other stakeholders o A full resourced team to deliver the programme requirements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29dd11c8-968e-41a9-98c0-6864cc718746 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 8 Jan 2024 - 30 Sep 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £140,400 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £140,400 |
| 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 | ATKINS REALIS PPS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
- 79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services

## Release History

- 9 Oct 2024 at 09:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29dd11c8-968e-41a9-98c0-6864cc718746

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29dd11c8-968e-41a9-98c0-6864cc718746
  9th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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