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title: "Contract Extension - Risk Consultant (Metro Programme)- Chris Mitchell"
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# Contract Extension - Risk Consultant (Metro Programme)- Chris Mitchell

Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f5cfb228-926d-4dd1-a10f-4950516e0f06

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) securing services for a risk consultant under the title "Contract Extension - Risk Consultant (Metro Programme)- Chris Mitchell." This is related to project management consultancy services within the transportation sector, specifically for the Metro Programme encompassing phases such as WBHE Phases 1 & 2, Line One Traction Power, WCCE, Westside, and BBYB. The contract, awarded through a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement, was finalised on 25th August 2025 and spans from 26th August 2025 to 25th February 2026. The West Midlands serves as the delivery region within the United Kingdom.

This contract presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses experienced in project management consultancy, especially those who are already part of the framework agreement allowing for selective procurement. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) suited to competitive consultancy environments will find this procurement aligns well with their capabilities. The successful supplier, Waterman Aspen, demonstrates the potential for other large-scale businesses to engage in similar contracts provided they meet the criteria and align with the WMCA's rigorous standards.

## Notice

This contract is a continuation of existing support provided to the Programme Risk Manager, specifically across WBHE Phases 1 & 2, Line One Traction Power, WCCE and Westside and BBYB.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a37b3c74-dada-49f5-895e-22c7cb717dcf |
| 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 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 25 Aug 2025 - 25 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £113,418 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £113,418 |
| 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 | WATERMAN ASPEN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72224000 - Project management consultancy services

## Release History

- 23 Sep 2025 at 08:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a37b3c74-dada-49f5-895e-22c7cb717dcf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a37b3c74-dada-49f5-895e-22c7cb717dcf
  23rd September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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