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title: "Swift - Consultant/Contingent Labour"
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buyer: "WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY"
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# Swift - Consultant/Contingent Labour

Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b3472578-e160-4127-bc8a-5370e441c205

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## Summary

West Midlands Combined Authority has awarded a contract titled "Swift - Consultant/Contingent Labour" under the industry category of project management consultancy services (CPV: 72224000). This contract is associated with consultancy services for critical projects in the Swift PAYG on Rail Programme and the Swift System Refresh Programme. The initial contract period is from 7 December 2024 to 6 June 2025, with a potential 6-month extension subject to funding and further service requirements. Located in Birmingham (postal code: B19 3TR), the procurement process followed a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The total value of the contract stands at £200,560 GBP, and the award was published on 17 February 2025.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for businesses specialising in programme and product management consultancy, particularly those experienced in transport and technology projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate. The awarded contract to Waterman Aspen Ltd indicates the potential for winning future contracts within this framework, thus boosting business growth and establishing connections with governmental authorities like the West Midlands Combined Authority.

## Notice

The Swift team have a requirement for the renewal of consultancy support for two (2) critical projects. The specific functions cover services for both Programme and Product management for the Swift PAYG on Rail Programme deliver (funded by DfT in partnership with GBRTT) and to act as a Project Manager and subject matter expert for the delivery of a new TfWM app via the Swift System Refresh Programme. Services will be required until 30 June 2025 with an optional 6-month extension period, subject to funding from the DfT and further service provision requirements, with the initial term starting 7 December 2024.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59b22315-6a92-4141-a539-b0cb08516602 |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 7 Dec 2024 - 6 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,560 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £200,560 |
| 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

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72224000 - Project management consultancy services

## Release History

- 17 Feb 2025 at 09:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59b22315-6a92-4141-a539-b0cb08516602

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59b22315-6a92-4141-a539-b0cb08516602
  17th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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