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title: "Owners Team Technical Assurance"
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# Owners Team Technical Assurance

Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6f9a0162-23fb-46c5-aef5-6a34c0f300a7

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## Summary

The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) has awarded a contract titled "Owners Team Technical Assurance" to Mott MacDonald Limited, effective from 1st June 2025 to 31st May 2027. This procurement falls under the category of "Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services," with additional classifications in "Miscellaneous business and business-related services," and is valued at £272,655. The procurement was conducted using a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The project will be based in the West Midlands, and the award was officially published on 25th July 2025, following its activation on 23rd July 2025. The contract ensures technical advisory services to the Owner and Operator regarding design review and best practices coordination with the Midland Metro Alliance (MMA). The procurement process is marked as complete, with the tender period having ended on 2nd May 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in technical consultancy, particularly those with expertise in design assurance and review services. Large-scale enterprises capable of providing comprehensive technical advisory services and possessing experience in collaboration with large infrastructure alliances will find this contract particularly beneficial for growth. While the suitability criteria did not specifically target SMEs or VCSEs, companies with a robust track record in handling intricate technical analysis in the transportation sector would stand to gain considerably from engaging in similar procurement opportunities. This contract exemplifies a strategic opportunity to contribute to significant regional infrastructure projects in the UK.

## Notice

The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) is seeking to appoint an additional resource that will work closely with the Owner, current Operator resource and the Midland Metro Alliance (MMA) to carry out design review related services and technical advice. The resource will help to provide the Owner and Operator with assurance that what is required is being developed whilst working with the MMA design team to encourage best practice. The Owner's Team Technical Advisor (OTTA) will also be required to advise the Owner and Operator of any concerns that are identified and raise those concerns with the MMA for close out through the design process.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0fa6e94-87bc-497f-b103-f927cbe3433c |
| 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 | 25 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 2 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2025 - 31 May 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £272,655 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £272,655 |
| 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 | MOTT MACDONALD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services
- 79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services

## Release History

- 25 Jul 2025 at 09:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0fa6e94-87bc-497f-b103-f927cbe3433c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0fa6e94-87bc-497f-b103-f927cbe3433c
  25th July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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