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Programme Manager Services - Swift PAYG on Rail Programme

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

Buyer Address: 16 Summer Lane, BIRMINGHAM, B193SD, England

Contact Email: procurement.team@wmca.org.uk

Status
complete
Procedure
selective
Value
278400.0 GBP
Published
13 Mar 2026, 21:41
Deadline
09 Dec 2025, 12:00
Contract Start
05 Jan 2026, 00:00
Contract End
31 Mar 2027, 22:59
Category
services
CPV
71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
Waterman Aspen
Official Source
Open Contracts Finder

Description

This contract is for consultancy support for a critical project, the Swift PAYG on Rail Programme. The support required will cover specific functions including Programme and Product Management to deliver this phase of the project. The Programme Manager will provide key leadership and coordination across complex partner and stakeholder environments to ensure the successful delivery of this strategically important initiative.

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