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title: "Mayoral Development Corporation & Zone Consultancy"
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# Mayoral Development Corporation & Zone Consultancy

Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0656b5

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## Summary

The procurement process led by the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) focuses on the Mayoral Development Corporation & Zone Consultancy, classified under 'Miscellaneous business and business-related services'. This service procurement, located in the UKG region, is in the award stage with the contract signed on 17th February 2026. The contract involves a consultancy role handled by Dovehouse Consultants, acting on behalf of WMCA to facilitate the submission for Mayoral Delivery Corporation status. The procurement method employed is limited, meaning the award was made directly to Constellia Public Limited without prior publication of a call for competition, primarily due to the directive's scope. The contract value is GBP 30,247.92, set between 14th January 2026 and 31st March 2026.

This tender presents business growth opportunities, particularly for large consultancy firms with expertise in regional development and governance. By engaging with WMCA, businesses can strengthen their portfolio of government contracts, establishing themselves in the sector of business-related services. Firms with capabilities to manage and commission regional development projects stand to benefit most from the contract's scope, focusing on significant urban governance initiatives within the UK. The direct award procedure reflects WMCA's intention to expedite the hiring process for seasoned entities in developmental consultancy, consolidating their competitive advantage in the field.

## Notice

WMCA are looking to appoint a consultant to act as Senior Responsible Officer on behalf of the WMCA and lead on instruction and commissioning of Deloitte to ensure a robust and acceptable submission for Mayoral Delivery Corporation status to the Secretary of State, and the appropriate establishment of the Mayoral Delivery Zone.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This consultancy is awarded to Chris Ives of Dovehouse consultants via Constellia as a neutral vendor, 14th January 2026 - 31st March 2026

### Procurement Information

This contract is awarded to Constellia Public Limited, they are a neutral vendor who subcontract the work out to Dovehouse Consultants Ltd. The framework allows for a direct award without prior publication.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014606-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £30,247 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| 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 | CONSTELLIA PUBLIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services

## Release History

- 18 Feb 2026 at 09:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014606-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.wmca.org

## Provenance

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