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title: "Planning Consultant for Metro"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4a1475fd-36dc-4c60-82f6-14ae06e02373"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-07-06"
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# Planning Consultant for Metro

Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4a1475fd-36dc-4c60-82f6-14ae06e02373

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## Summary

The public procurement process concerns a contract awarded to provide planning services for the Metro Team under the title "Planning Consultant for Metro," facilitated by the West Midlands Combined Authority. This procurement falls under the industry category of miscellaneous business-related services, with activity concentrated in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The process used a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from the CCS Framework RM6165 Lot 1, and has successfully reached the award stage. The total contract value is £30,934 GBP with a contract period spanning from 1st April 2026 to 31st May 2026. The award was made on 31st March 2026, with the awarded supplier being Ridge and Partners LLP.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses operating in the planning services sector, especially those involved in large-scale and government-related projects. Ridge and Partners LLP, a large-scale enterprise, is the successful supplier, illustrating the suitability for firms with substantial resources and expertise in consultancy for governmental frameworks. Businesses, particularly those familiar with call-off agreements from established frameworks, could find comparable opportunities in future tenders. This contract highlights the potential for business growth through delivering strategic consulting services in infrastructure development and the benefits of proving capabilities in dynamic and complex projects.

## Notice

Planning services for Metro Team. Call off from CCS Framework RM6165 Lot 1

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2b81740-ad1d-4cc0-850a-b64f5e681e14 |
| 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 | 6 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 29 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,934 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,934 |
| 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

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

### Codes

- 79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services

## Release History

- 6 Jul 2026 at 14:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2b81740-ad1d-4cc0-850a-b64f5e681e14

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2b81740-ad1d-4cc0-850a-b64f5e681e14
  6th July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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