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title: "CRSTS Programme Management Services - Philip Havenhand"
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# CRSTS Programme Management Services - Philip Havenhand

Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5ad4ca8d-bb7e-4db2-b697-7b1e30aa7d88

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## Summary

The West Midlands Combined Authority, located in Birmingham, England, has completed the award stage for a contract titled "CRSTS Programme Management Services - Philip Havenhand". The procurement process focused on project management consultancy services within the services industry category and, geographically, targets the West Midlands region in the United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement, with an award notice published on 26 March 2026. The contract period extends from 18 March 2026 to 17 March 2027. The awarded contract, valued at £253,837.2, was granted to Waterman Aspen, a large-scale enterprise. The procurement process is inclusive, suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs).

This tender presents considerable opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses engaged in providing project management consultancy services. The strategic alignment with the Transport Portfolio Office indicates a steady demand for expert consultancy services in regional transport projects. Businesses specialising in these areas, especially those with capabilities to work on framework agreements, will find this contract highly pertinent. Both SMEs and VCSEs have prospects to leverage their specialised skills and competitive strategies in similar future procurements, enhancing their influence in the public sector and boosting growth within the West Midlands region.

## Notice

Contract for the Programme Management Services (CRSTS - Partner Projects) - Working as part of the Transport Portfolio Office (TPO) and accountable to the Head of Transport. This is a new contract for the continuation of the services provided by the consultant (Phil Havenhand).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4da2fb89-0041-4809-8a11-035b54304fbc |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 18 Mar 2026 - 17 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £244,147 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £253,837 |
| 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 | WATERMAN ASPEN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72224000 - Project management consultancy services

## Release History

- 26 Mar 2026 at 11:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4da2fb89-0041-4809-8a11-035b54304fbc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4da2fb89-0041-4809-8a11-035b54304fbc
  26th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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