West Midlands Combined Authority Digital Strategic Partner Contract Award
Summary
The West Midlands Combined Authority has awarded a contract for a Digital Strategic Partner to Methods business and digital technology limited for £4.8 million. This contract aims to support the Authority's digital transformation programme.
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The West Midlands Combined Authority has announced the award of a contract to Methods business and digital technology limited for the role of Digital Strategic Partner. The contract is valued at £4,800,000 including VAT and is intended to provide resources and support for the Authority's digital transformation programme. The award follows a competitive flexible procedure, with 38 tenders received, and the contract is set to commence on April 1, 2026, with potential extensions up to March 31, 2030.
This notice serves as a contract award notification under the Procurement Act 2023. While this is a contract award and not a rule or guidance, it signifies a significant procurement decision for a public authority. Regulated entities involved in public sector IT services and digital transformation should note the value and scope of this contract, as it may indicate market trends or opportunities within the UK public sector. The standstill period ends on March 31, 2026, with the contract expected to be signed on April 1, 2026.
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The Appointment of a Digital Strategic Partner
- West Midlands Combined Authority UK6: Contract award notice - Procurement Act 2023 - view information about notice types
Notice identifier: 2026/S 000-025994
Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-0589f7 (view related notices)
Published 20 March 2026, 5:49pm
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Description
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.
Contract 1. Digital Strategic Partner
Supplier
Contract value
- £4,000,000 excluding VAT
- £4,800,000 including VAT Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
20 March 2026
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
20 March 2026
Standstill period
- End: 31 March 2026
- 7 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
1 April 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2028
- Possible extension to 31 March 2030
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
2 x 12 month options to extend.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
Contract locations
- UKG - West Midlands (England)
- 38 tenders received
- 4 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 1 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 3 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Submission type
Tenders
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Methods business and digital technology limited
- Companies House: 02485577 Saffron House
London
EC1N 8TS
United Kingdom
Email: bidteam@methods.co.uk
Region: UKI31 - Camden and City of London
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Digital Strategic Partner
West Midlands Combined Authority
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGMD-1353-PZVX 16 Summer Lane
Birmingham
B19 3SD
United Kingdom
Email: procurement.team@wmca.org.uk
Region: UKG31 - Birmingham
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
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