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title: "Swift - Consultant/Contingent Labour"
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# Swift - Consultant/Contingent Labour

Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e62f62b8-324d-4d95-bb44-c52846007379

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## Summary

The West Midlands Combined Authority has completed the procurement process for consultancy and contingent labour services under the "Swift - Consultant/Contingent Labour" project. This opportunity, classified under project management consultancy services (CPV code 72224000), focused on business analysis, solution architecture, and technical assurance for the Swift System Refresh Programme, Buy Before You Board Programme, and Swift PAYG on Rail Programme. The contract, awarded to Waterman Aspen Ltd, covers a service period from 7 December 2024 to 17 May 2025, with an option to extend up to an additional 6 months until 25 October 2025. The total contract value is £171,120, with the procurement method being a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender provides substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in project management, technical consultancy, and business analysis. SMEs and organisations capable of delivering high-quality consultancy in areas such as solution architecture and technical assurance are particularly well-suited to compete for such contracts. Engaging in this tender allows businesses to collaborate with a high-profile authority like the West Midlands Combined Authority, potentially securing long-term relationships and enhancing their portfolio with significant public sector projects.

## Notice

The Swift team have a requirement for renewal consultancy support for 3 critical projects. The specific functions pr services cover business analysis, solution architecture and technical assurance across the Swift System Refresh Programme, Buy Before You Board Programme and the Swift PAYG on Rail Programme. Services will be required until 30 June 2025 with an optional 6-month extension period, with the initial term starting 7 December 2024. Additional information: Optional 23 week extension which can be implemented and will take the 25th October 2025.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a90b923f-d99d-4a0b-a1d5-7cb8cd3a04ed |
| 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 | 5 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 7 Dec 2024 - 17 May 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £171,120 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £171,120 |
| 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

- 5 Mar 2025 at 08:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a90b923f-d99d-4a0b-a1d5-7cb8cd3a04ed

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a90b923f-d99d-4a0b-a1d5-7cb8cd3a04ed
  5th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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