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title: "Contract Model Assessment & Project and Programme Control Architecture"
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# Contract Model Assessment & Project and Programme Control Architecture

Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a2b5b8d2-6f1b-4fa0-9040-95cbcfe555ec

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## Summary

The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Contract Model Assessment & Project and Programme Control Architecture." This tender falls under the category of Business and Management Consultancy Services (CPV code 79400000) and pertains to services in the West Midlands region, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is an award, with the contract awarded to Ove Arup & Partners International Ltd on 9th July 2024. The contract, valued at £120,000, commenced on 10th July 2024 and will conclude on 8th November 2024. The procurement method was an open procedure above the threshold, and the tender period concluded on 8th September 2023.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for firms involved in business and management consultancy services. The nature of the contract, which involves strategic advice on contract delivery models and implementation planning for programme and project management architecture, indicates a need for expertise in these areas. Both SMEs and larger firms specialising in consultancy services within the transport sector, especially those with a presence in or experience with regional authorities like WMCA, would be well-suited to compete for such opportunities in the future.

## Notice

[11:40] Darren Robertson WMCA are seeking strategic advice in the optioneering of contract delivery models for the WMCA 'Delivery Directorate', and the design and implementation planning for revised programme and project management architecture, systems and processes across the 'Transport for West Midlands' (TfWM) Transport Portfolio.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16a51f00-71df-4ccf-b99a-e14de8c23e99 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Sep 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 9 Jul 2024 - 8 Nov 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £120,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £120,000 |
| 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 | OVE ARUP & PARTNERS INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 26 Jul 2024 at 11:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16a51f00-71df-4ccf-b99a-e14de8c23e99

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16a51f00-71df-4ccf-b99a-e14de8c23e99
  26th July 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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