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title: "Financial Assistance Package - Metro"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-192e44e8-07ab-4a16-a3ce-b8c35ba4345c"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2025-08-08"
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# Financial Assistance Package - Metro

Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-192e44e8-07ab-4a16-a3ce-b8c35ba4345c

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Financial Assistance Package - Metro" has been concluded by the West Midlands Combined Authority. The contract, classified under Financial Management Consultancy Services (CPV code 79412000), is related to providing independent third-party administration for financial claims linked to tram construction works in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement followed a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The complete stage culminated in an award to Ankura Consulting (Europe) Limited on the 7th of August, 2025. The contract is scheduled to commence on the 1st of January, 2026 and conclude on the 31st of December, 2029, with an overall value of £207,000.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for large financial management consultancy firms looking to engage in regional infrastructure projects, especially those with experience in managing complex claims and stakeholder coordination. Although this procurement process is already awarded, similar future tenders can offer growth for consultancies by enabling entry into the public transport and infrastructure sectors within the UK. Firms well-suited for such opportunities would typically possess a robust framework contract presence and demonstrated expertise in large-scale project management and financial claims review.

## Notice

WMCA requires an independent third-party administrator to review any financial claims arising from tram construction works on BEE and WBHE.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15b3f295-4020-4640-a431-5bf095268caa |
| 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 | 8 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £207,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £207,000 |
| 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 | ANKURA CONSULTING (EUROPE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79412000 - Financial management consultancy services

## Release History

- 8 Aug 2025 at 14:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15b3f295-4020-4640-a431-5bf095268caa

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15b3f295-4020-4640-a431-5bf095268caa
  8th August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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