--- title: "The Appointment of a Digital Strategic Partner" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0589f7" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0589f7" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0589f7.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0589f7.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY" published: "2026-05-06" --- # The Appointment of a Digital Strategic Partner Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0589f7 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0589f7) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0589f7.json) ## Summary The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) recently completed a procurement process to appoint a Digital Strategic Partner for its Digital and Data Directorate. This initiative focuses on enhancing WMCA's digital transformation programme, aimed at refining its digital operating model and improving foundational systems to achieve secure and compliant services. The process, identified with the tender ID PRT-DIGDAT-ESG-2025-002, culminated on 6th May 2026, awarding a contract to Methods Business and Digital Technology Limited. Located in Birmingham, WMCA conducted an open procurement method with a competitive, flexible procedure, covering services within the IT sector, particularly consulting, software development, and support. The contract, active from 1st May 2026, runs through to 31st March 2028, with options to extend by two additional 12-month periods. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those with expertise in digital transformation and data strategy. Companies that can offer comprehensive consulting, adept in software development, and provide robust internet support solutions will find this contract particularly fitting. The procurement process included stages like technical quality assessments and presentations, favouring firms that excel in digital strategy and flexible resourcing. The contract, valued at £4 million with a gross amount of £4.8 million, encourages participation from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), enhancing their potential for growth by engaging with a prominent authority such as the WMCA in a long-term collaboration. ## Notice West Midlands Combined Authority Digital and Data Directorate require a Digital Strategic Partner to support and provide resource to the Authority in terms of delivering its digital transformation programme. ### Planning Information WMCA intend to circulate a questionnaire through Bravo (WMCA e-tendering portal), allowing you to provide more information about your interest and comment on the proposed approach. Portal Website: https://wmca.bravosolution.co.uk Pre Market Engagement Title: Market Engagement Digital Strategic Transformation Partner Bravo Solution Project Reference: PQQ_259 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041301-2026 | | Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | 28 Nov 2025 | | Future notice date | 1 Oct 2025 | | Award date | 20 Mar 2026 | | Contract period | 30 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £4,000,000 | | Lots value | £4,000,000 | | Awards value | £4,000,000 | | Contracts value | £4,000,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## 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 | METHODS BUSINESS AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 71354100 - Digital mapping services - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ## Release History - 6 May 2026 at 08:02 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041301-2026 - 20 Mar 2026 at 17:49 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025994-2026 - 31 Oct 2025 at 17:09 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070261-2025 - 31 Oct 2025 at 17:06 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070259-2025 - 18 Aug 2025 at 14:38 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049579-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041301-2026 6th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025994-2026 20th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070261-2025 31st October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070259-2025 31st October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049579-2025 18th August 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://www.WMCA.org.uk - https://wmca.bravosolution.co.uk - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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