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title: "Programme Management Services (CRSTS - Partner Projects) - Consultant/Contingent Labour"
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# Programme Management Services (CRSTS - Partner Projects) - Consultant/Contingent Labour

Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-65125157-fbfc-449f-84e4-2b278ed9f4f3

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## Summary

The West Midlands Combined Authority has contracted Waterman Aspen Ltd to provide Programme Management Services for the CRSTS Partner Projects within the Transport Portfolio Office, accountable to the Head of Transport. This consultancy support, classified under Project management consultancy services (CPV 72224000), will span from 17th January 2025 to 31st March 2026, with a contract value of £178,880. The procurement process utilized a selective method through a framework agreement, and the tender period ended on 6th December 2024. The services will be primarily based in Birmingham (postal code B19 3TR), focusing on the transport industry category. The procurement stage has now reached the award phase, with the contract being awarded on 9th April 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in project management consultancy, particularly those with experience in transport-related projects. SMEs and VCSEs will find this tender particularly advantageous due to the suitability criteria that welcome their participation. By engaging in this project, companies can enhance their portfolios with high-profile regional projects, increasing their expertise and market visibility in the public sector. The structured framework agreement provides a streamlined process for qualified vendors to secure business, encouraging growth and fostering relationships with the West Midlands Combined Authority.

## Notice

Transport for West Midlands has a requirement for consultancy support within the Programme Management Services (CRSTS - Partner Projects) - working as part of the Transport Portfolio Office (TPO) and accountable to the Head of Transport. Services will be required until 31st March 2026 with the agreement commencing on the 17th of January 2025.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02397e07-0665-431e-9478-f5f1aa7b9082 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 17 Jan 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £178,880 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £178,880 |
| 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

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

### Codes

- 72224000 - Project management consultancy services

## Release History

- 10 Apr 2025 at 06:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02397e07-0665-431e-9478-f5f1aa7b9082

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02397e07-0665-431e-9478-f5f1aa7b9082
  10th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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