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title: "Senior Commercial Management Services on Rail Programme"
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# Senior Commercial Management Services on Rail Programme

Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1a881eea-9389-46f4-be23-8222f20146d2

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## Summary

The West Midlands Combined Authority has awarded a contract for Senior Commercial Management Services on their Rail Programme to Atkiins Realis PPS Ltd. This procurement, categorised under accounting, auditing, fiscal services, and business management consultancy, was conducted via a selective method using a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £149,760, commenced on 2nd April 2024 and is set to conclude on 31st December 2024. The delivery address is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is complete, having moved through the tender and award stages, with the award notice published on 9th October 2024.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in commercial management, particularly those with expertise in railway infrastructure projects. Ideal candidates for similar future tenders would be larger companies capable of providing comprehensive commercial management services, including contract administration, supplier payment processing, and risk management. Engaging in tenders like this can lead to long-term growth, expand professional networks, and enhance credibility within the infrastructure and transportation sectors.

## Notice

Scope: Appointment of Senior Commercial Manager services for Rail The appointed consultant will be assigned the following responsibilities, deliverables and accountabilities: 1) Leads the commercial function of the delivery team. 2) Acts with integrity and engenders trusting and open relationships within the WMRP and wider WMCA including stakeholder's and supply chain partners. 3) Provides recommendations and delivers improvements of procedures and systems within the delivery team. Responsibilities: 1) Lead the delivery commercial team in undertaking contract administration, processing supplier payments and their authorisation, valuations, final accounts, change management, risk management and cash management. 2) Establish workload targets and deadlines for the Project Commercial Manager's, and monitor delivery against these. 3) Prepare and present commercial reports at internal reviews and board meetings (as required) for programme governance. 4) Provide advice on commercial matters, identification and management of commercial risk and management of commercial resources. 5) Provide advice on contractual matters and support the project and senior leadership team 6) Provide support to West Midlands Combined Authority procurement team in undertaking precontract activities including developing procurement strategies, preparing contract documents and programmes, overseeing the issue of tender documentation, and leading a commercial team to undertake tender reviews. 7) Lead on financial reporting ensuring positive cash balances are maintained or early warnings are managed ahead of time. 8) Lead independent audit and assurance to commercial activities. 9) Comply with all WMCA policies and procedures. 10) Promote equality and diversity in all aspects of the role. 11) Maintain a positive attitude and collaborative culture when engaging with all stakeholders, participants and works package contractors involved in the programme and project delivery team. 12) Reports to and works under the direction of the Rail Delivery Manager, working alongside Sponsors and Rail Programme Commercial Manager and the wider Rail Programme Team.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e733f05d-9095-4f11-99bb-a63829c7b8a0 |
| 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 | 1 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2024 - 31 Dec 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £149,760 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £149,760 |
| 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 | ATKIINS REALIS PPS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
- 79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services

## Release History

- 9 Oct 2024 at 09:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e733f05d-9095-4f11-99bb-a63829c7b8a0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e733f05d-9095-4f11-99bb-a63829c7b8a0
  9th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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