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title: "Project Planner Metro"
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# Project Planner Metro

Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1d981d9c-85be-400b-a8e8-98fb14d1e9ae

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## Summary

The West Midlands Combined Authority, based in Birmingham, has completed the procurement process for the tender titled "Project Planner Metro," which falls under the industry category of business and management consultancy services. This process employed a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender's total value was GBP 95,550, covering services in the West Midlands area of the United Kingdom. Key dates included the tender period ending on 1st February 2026, with the contract active from 2nd March 2026 to 30th September 2026. The contract was awarded to Matchtech Group Limited, and the award was announced on 19th May 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for large-scale businesses that specialise in project planning within the consultancy sector, particularly those with expertise in metro systems. The project not only stands as a substantial financial venture but also offers a chance to build a long-term partnership with a major regional authority. However, it was noted that the procurement was not specifically suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE). Successful participation in such tenders can enhance business credentials and facilitate potential future collaborations with public bodies.

## Notice

Project Planner for Metro

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c1037f4-2617-4f73-8e7d-afb92a959d0a |
| 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 | 19 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 2 Mar 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £95,550 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £95,550 |
| 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 | MATCHTECH GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 19 May 2026 at 15:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c1037f4-2617-4f73-8e7d-afb92a959d0a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c1037f4-2617-4f73-8e7d-afb92a959d0a
  19th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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