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title: "PROGRAMME MANAGER"
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buyer: "WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY"
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# PROGRAMME MANAGER

Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-866e4e9c-38ec-49ae-a386-4fabef4774fb

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the West Midlands Combined Authority, seeking a temporary Programme Manager for the Metro Delivery Programme. The tender falls under the industry category of construction consultancy services, specifically in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The process commenced with a tender stage and subsequently reached the award stage, with Waterman Aspen Ltd being the designated supplier as of 17th March 2026. The procurement method employed was a selective call-off from the framework agreement, with key dates including the tender period's conclusion on 20th February 2026 and the contract running from 2nd March to 27th March 2026.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for large-scale businesses experienced in construction consultancy services to engage in strategic partnerships and augment their operational footprints within the public sector. Although the procurement was not tailored for SMEs or VCSEs, enterprises with the capacity to provide temporary professional staff expertise could greatly benefit from this engagement, leveraging the opportunity to further establish their presence in the dynamic West Midlands infrastructure sector. The collaboration with an organisation like the West Midlands Combined Authority could prove advantageous for sustained business growth.

## Notice

Temporary appointment of a Programme Manager linked to the Metro Delivery Programme. Call-off from the Midlands Highways Alliance Plus, Professional Services Partnership 4, Lot 2 - Temporary Professional Staff and Secondments. Option to extend the contract for 6 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/465e43a7-b01a-477e-9f37-b8f96437fda4 |
| 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 | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 2 Mar 2026 - 27 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £71,520 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £9,600 |
| 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

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71530000 - Construction consultancy services

## Release History

- 17 Mar 2026 at 16:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/465e43a7-b01a-477e-9f37-b8f96437fda4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/465e43a7-b01a-477e-9f37-b8f96437fda4
  17th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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