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title: "SWIFT Technical Architect"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6c6aa24b-5319-4319-96c8-57d7d3598300"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2024-07-22"
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# SWIFT Technical Architect

Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6c6aa24b-5319-4319-96c8-57d7d3598300

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## Summary

The West Midlands Combined Authority has awarded a contract titled "SWIFT Technical Architect" to Waterman Aspen Ltd. This project falls under the industry category of Railway Transport Services and is located in Birmingham, England, with postcode B19 3SD. The procurement process is in the Award stage, having commenced with a tender period that ended on 4th December 2023, and the contract is set to run from 6th December 2023 to 5th December 2024. The value of the contract is £203,800. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, which involves a pre-qualified pool of suppliers.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the technical and infrastructure consulting sectors. Companies specialising in technical architecture, particularly those with experience in railway transport services, can leverage this contract to enhance their portfolio. While this specific contract might not be suitable for SMEs or VCSEs due to its selective nature, large-scale consulting firms that can offer comprehensive technical support and optimisation services would find this contract an excellent opportunity to demonstrate their capabilities and strengthen their market presence with a prominent public authority.

## Notice

the commission will deliver 12 months to support in the capacity of 'Technical Architect'. The consultant will ensure the optimization and continuous development of the Swift technology architecture and infrastructure. The primary objective is to enhance the customer experience, improve efficiency, bolster security, and ensure the best value for TfWM and its partners. With the development of technical specifications and scrutiny of specifications developed by others to ensure seamless integration with existing systems during a significant phase of technical development.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/724f8be2-a96e-4791-9b3f-d4dc48c965b0 |
| 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 | 22 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Dec 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Dec 2023 |
| Contract period | 6 Dec 2023 - 5 Dec 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £203,800 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £203,800 |
| 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

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60200000 - Railway transport services

## Release History

- 22 Jul 2024 at 09:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/724f8be2-a96e-4791-9b3f-d4dc48c965b0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/724f8be2-a96e-4791-9b3f-d4dc48c965b0
  22nd July 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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