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title: "cEMV Contactless Payment Broker Project Phase 4 - Consultancy Support"
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# cEMV Contactless Payment Broker Project Phase 4 - Consultancy Support

Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f0a3c94c-387a-478c-be69-6fe8677cbf4a

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## Summary

The public procurement contracting process for the "cEMV Contactless Payment Broker Project Phase 4 - Consultancy Support" has reached the award stage. The buyer, West Midlands Combined Authority, headquartered in Birmingham, England, is seeking consultancy services in the project management category. This selective procurement involved a call-off from a framework agreement and was awarded to Waterman Aspen Ltd for a contract value of £241,770. This consultancy aims to provide technical assurance and programme management support, ensuring efficient project delivery and stakeholder communication. The contract commenced on 7th April 2026 and is set to conclude by 31st March 2027, with the delivery location based in Birmingham (postal code B19 3SD).

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for consultancy firms specialising in technical and programme management services. With a focus on project and general management consultancy, businesses that can offer expert guidance in managing suppliers, mitigating risks, and facilitating stakeholder engagements will find this contract well-suited to their capabilities. The project advocates inclusivity, encouraging small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to participate, fostering broader market competition and innovation.

## Notice

The organisation seeks a Consultant to act as a senior technical and programme lead, responsible for both technical assurance and programme management across all initiatives. This includes managing suppliers, tracking delivery progress, identifying and mitigating risks, and ensuring effective stakeholder communication.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ada85c84-69e4-4442-84b8-e25a09325af3 |
| 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 | 23 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 6 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £241,770 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £241,770 |
| 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
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 72224000 - Project management consultancy services
- 79411000 - General management consultancy services

## Release History

- 23 Apr 2026 at 10:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ada85c84-69e4-4442-84b8-e25a09325af3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ada85c84-69e4-4442-84b8-e25a09325af3
  23rd April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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