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title: "Metro Planning Management Consultancy - CAN"
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# Metro Planning Management Consultancy - CAN

Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-af31285d-0a1a-4adf-b8b1-e0b8bb323ce3

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## Summary

The West Midlands Combined Authority has awarded a contract for metro planning management consultancy services with a project title "Metro Planning Management Consultancy - CAN". The procurement process is now in the award stage, noted by a Contract Award Notice dated 5th September 2025. The services fall under the Business and Management Consultancy category, specifically targeting the Built Environment sector in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The contract was executed as a call-off from a Crown Commercial Services framework agreement under the procurement method of a selective process. The contract is valued at £172,651.2 for a 6-month period starting 1st April 2025, with an optional extension of another 6 months. The award was granted to Ridge and Partners LLP on 26th August 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services within the built environment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-positioned to compete for future contracts under similar frameworks, given the suitability criteria. By securing involvement as a subcontractor or forming partnerships, firms can expand their portfolio and gain prestigious experience from engagements led by public sector bodies such as the West Midlands Combined Authority. This could lead to enhanced visibility and credibility, which are pivotal for business growth in the competitive consultancy industry.

## Notice

Contract Award Notice publishing details relating to the award of a contract for planning management consultancy services for the WMCA Metro team. This is a call-off contract from Lot 1 (Built Environment) of the Crown Commercial Services (CCS) Construction Professional Services 4 Framework (RM6165). Contract duration is 6 months and includes a 6-month option to extend.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9433e600-f854-4453-8025-91680674e5ef |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 30 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £172,651 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £86,325 |
| 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 | RIDGE AND PARTNERS LIMITED LIABILITY PARTNERSHIP (LLP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

## Release History

- 5 Sep 2025 at 07:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9433e600-f854-4453-8025-91680674e5ef

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9433e600-f854-4453-8025-91680674e5ef
  5th September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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