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title: "FOM Programme Management Support"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0669f3"
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# FOM Programme Management Support

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR WALES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0669f3

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## Summary

Transport for Wales has completed the procurement process for the "FOM Programme Management Support" contract, aimed at providing specialist programme management consultancy services for the Future Operating Model (FOM) transition. This contract involves strategic planning and business change management to support the transfer of rail infrastructure responsibilities from Amey Infrastructure Wales. The process utilised a direct award method due to the unique expertise required, with WCL Infrastructure Limited identified as the sole capable supplier. The contract, classified under the business services industry, covers services delivery across the United Kingdom and commenced on 1st April 2026, running until 30th March 2027, with an extension option available for an additional year.

This procurement presents significant business growth opportunities for firms specialising in large-scale infrastructure transitions, particularly those familiar with rail systems. Businesses capable of delivering strategic consultancy, with experience in handling substantial change management projects, are ideal contenders in similar tenders. Companies like WCL Infrastructure, known for their extensive expertise in rail infrastructure, demonstrate the potential to expand business prospects by partnering with government entities like Transport for Wales, thereby increasing their influence and market share within specialised public procurement contracts.

## Notice

Transport for Wales intends to award a contract for the provision of specialist programme management consultancy services to support delivery of the Future Operating Model (FOM). The services include strategic planning, business change management, and expert support for the transfer of rail infrastructure responsibilities from Amey Infrastructure Wales to Transport for Wales. Due to the highly specialised knowledge required--particularly experience of managing large-scale rail infrastructure change and familiarity with both TfW and AIW operating models--the market was assessed and no suitable alternative suppliers were identified. WCL is the only supplier able to provide personnel with the necessary expertise and continuity to ensure a safe and effective transition. The contract will run for one year with an option to extend for a further year.

### Procurement Information

A direct award is justified beacuse WCL is the only supplier capable of delivering the highly specialist programme management expertise required for the Future Operating Model. TfW consulted its framework suppliers and interviewed multiple candidates, but no alternatives had the necessary experience in managing large-scale rail infrastructure business change, nor the unique understanding of both TfW and AIW operating models.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031362-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 30 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £556,446 |
| Contracts value | £556,446 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TRANSPORT FOR WALES |
| Locality | PONTYPRIDD |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF37 4TH |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend |
| Local authority | Rhondda Cynon Taf |
| Electoral ward | Pontypridd Town |
| Westminster constituency | Pontypridd |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WCL INFRASTRUCTURE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 7 Apr 2026 at 10:37 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031362-2026
- 17 Mar 2026 at 15:31 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024196-2026
- 13 Mar 2026 at 14:18 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023035-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031362-2026
  7th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024196-2026
  17th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023035-2026
  13th March 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://tfw.wales/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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