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title: "Programme Manager Services - Swift PAYG on Rail Programme"
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# Programme Manager Services - Swift PAYG on Rail Programme

Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6cba95b5-e6c2-4a50-8c08-15670fc9a1a8

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## Summary

The West Midlands Combined Authority has awarded a contract for consultancy services under the title "Programme Manager Services - Swift PAYG on Rail Programme," focusing on transport systems consultancy. Situated in Birmingham, England, this procurement falls under the services category and involves consultancy for programme and product management, valued at £278,400 GBP. The procurement was selective, via a call-off from a framework agreement, with a contract period spanning from 5 January 2026 to 31 March 2027. The tender period concluded on 9 December 2025. The award, made to Waterman Aspen, was published on 13 March 2026, indicating completion of the procurement stage.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for SMEs with expertise in transportation systems consultancy, particularly those skilled in programme and product management within multi-stakeholder environments. Companies specialising in these areas can leverage their capabilities to contribute pivotal leadership and coordination for critical projects like the Swift PAYG on Rail Programme. Given the scope of the contract, it requires a concise understanding of complex transport systems and strategic programme delivery, appealing to firms adept in navigating frameworks established by prominent authorities such as the West Midlands Combined Authority.

## Notice

This contract is for consultancy support for a critical project, the Swift PAYG on Rail Programme. The support required will cover specific functions including Programme and Product Management to deliver this phase of the project. The Programme Manager will provide key leadership and coordination across complex partner and stakeholder environments to ensure the successful delivery of this strategically important initiative.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d763a8e9-c358-45e5-a397-081f16448d94 |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 5 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £278,400 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £278,400 |
| 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 21:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d763a8e9-c358-45e5-a397-081f16448d94

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d763a8e9-c358-45e5-a397-081f16448d94
  13th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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