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School route Audit

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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09 Jul 2025 at 08:18

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "School Route Audit" was facilitated by the West Midlands Combined Authority and focuses on transport systems consultancy services. This initiative involves conducting 19 school route audits across the West Midlands, aimed at evaluating the walking environment around schools. The procurement, conducted through a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement, was already awarded on 12th June 2025, with the operational contract period starting from 3rd July 2025 and ending on 30th September 2025. This service falls under the industry category of other community, social, and personal services and targets firms capable of delivering consultancy regarding public transport systems.

This contract presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), especially those involved with community-focused services and transport consultancy. The award was given to Living Streets The Pedestrian Association, indicating that organisations with expertise in pedestrian infrastructure and community-based projects are well-suited for such engagements. The contract value of £73,911 underscores the scale of work involved, creating a substantial opportunity for eligible businesses to contribute to improving school route safety, thereby positively impacting local communities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

School route Audit

Notice Description

The Supplier is required to deliver 19 School Route Audits across the west midlands. School Route Audits (SRAs) are a method for evaluating the quality of the walking environment around schools, including school walking routes, streets, public space, walking routes from Park & Stride, residential estates, parks and other spaces used by students, parents, carers and teachers on their journeys to and from schools

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-02088ac4-43a5-4bf0-afa6-31a4bf40e622
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4581009-2dbb-4a24-ab70-15655f3cca79
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£73,911 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£73,911 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
2 Jul 2025 - 30 Sep 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B19 3SD
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Newtown
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LIVING STREETS THE PEDESTRIAN ASSOCIATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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