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title: "Strategic Construction Advisor - Ian Rubery"
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# Strategic Construction Advisor - Ian Rubery

Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b6e9a3ac-c35f-4ff2-8fee-08165d904c03

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## Summary

The procurement process managed by the West Midlands Combined Authority involves the strategic appointment of a Construction Advisor to assist with the West Midlands Rail Programme. This project falls under the industry category of project management consultancy services and is located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The tender has progressed to the award stage, with a contract awarded on 1st December 2025 to MATCHTECH GROUP (UK) LIMITED. The procurement method employed was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract commenced on 1st December 2025 and is set to conclude on 12th March 2026, with a total contract value of £37,920.

This tender represents a significant business growth opportunity for companies specialising in construction and project management consultancy, particularly those equipped to manage complex interface tasks between construction activities and asset handovers. The contract's focus on services creates an advantageous setting for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to engage with large-scale public infrastructure projects. Firms that can offer strategic insights into construction management within the rail sector would find this opportunity especially relevant.

## Notice

As part of the Asset Protection Agreement with Network Rail for delivery of the West Midlands Rail Programme, Ian Rubery has been seconded into TFWM from Network Rail to support the construction interface between construction activities and handover to the asset owner - Network Rail.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7405c21-c2e4-47f1-a97d-5cfb44a8abc6 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2025 - 12 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £37,920 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £37,920 |
| 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 | MATCHTECH GROUP (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72224000 - Project management consultancy services

## Release History

- 13 Jan 2026 at 14:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7405c21-c2e4-47f1-a97d-5cfb44a8abc6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7405c21-c2e4-47f1-a97d-5cfb44a8abc6
  13th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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