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# Technical Consultant for Programme Delivery

Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4f6d9aeb-bbb4-4f7c-bf4a-b7d6825a4a59

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by the West Midlands Combined Authority, aimed at acquiring consultancy services for the programme delivery of the Swift PAYG on Rail Programme funded by the Department for Transport (DfT). The tender, titled "Technical Consultant for Programme Delivery," falls under the transport systems consultancy services category, with a CPV classification code 71311200. The procurement was conducted using a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 26 November 2025, leading to the subsequent award stage. The contract period spans from 27 January 2026 to 31 December 2026, situated in Birmingham, England, with a value of £196,000. West Midlands Combined Authority acted as the buyer, awarding the contract to Waterman Aspen.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in transport systems consultancy, particularly those capable of delivering complex programme and product services. Although the procurement was call-off from a framework agreement, large businesses with expertise in business analysis, solution architecture, and technical assurance are well-positioned to compete in such selective processes. Collaborating with the West Midlands Combined Authority may lead to further opportunities within the transport infrastructure sector as projects funded by DfT develop. Despite the procurement not being ideally suited for SMEs or VCSEs, larger entities with comprehensive service portfolios could leverage this opportunity for growth in the consultancy market.

## Notice

This contract is for consultancy support for 3 critical projects. The specific functions cover services for both Programme and Product delivery for the Swift PAYG on Rail Programme funded by DfT. The Consultant will provide expert-level business analysis, solution architecture, and technical assurance services to support the successful delivery of these programmes.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa0cfa9c-e871-4fb0-9711-52cafd84eef4 |
| 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 | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 27 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £196,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £196,000 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WATERMAN ASPEN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services

## Release History

- 13 Mar 2026 at 21:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa0cfa9c-e871-4fb0-9711-52cafd84eef4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa0cfa9c-e871-4fb0-9711-52cafd84eef4
  13th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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