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title: "Delivery Manager for Rail Programme"
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# Delivery Manager for Rail Programme

Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dff93e42-7c4c-425d-b47d-1a6be005c40b

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## Summary

The West Midlands Combined Authority has completed the procurement process for the "Delivery Manager for Rail Programme" contract, under the industry category of business and management consultancy services. This contract was awarded to Matchtech Group UK Limited, a large supplier, on 19th December 2025, with an official award notice published on 7th January 2026. The contract, valued at £67,925, is scheduled to start on 26th February 2026 and conclude on 31st October 2026. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and focuses on services delivery in the West Midlands, United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for large enterprises involved in consultancy and managed services, particularly those with a focus on business and management consultancy, to expand their portfolio within the government sector. As the procurement does not prioritise SMEs or VCSEs, larger firms can leverage their existing frameworks and industry experience to deliver comprehensive services efficiently. By participating in such tenders, businesses can gain industry visibility and establish long-term collaborations with public sector entities like the West Midlands Combined Authority.

## Notice

Delivery Management Services for the Rail Programme

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/695514b7-a93e-4146-ac2b-f0cb94d93833 |
| 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 | 7 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 26 Feb 2026 - 31 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £67,925 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £145,925 |
| 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 | 2 |
| Supplier names | MATCHTECH; MATCHTECH GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 7 Jan 2026 at 16:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/695514b7-a93e-4146-ac2b-f0cb94d93833
- 11 Sep 2025 at 12:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94be1b8d-cd67-4349-b015-974d8036defa

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/695514b7-a93e-4146-ac2b-f0cb94d93833
  7th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94be1b8d-cd67-4349-b015-974d8036defa
  11th September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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