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West Midlands Innovation Programme - Virtual Innovation Team - Rail

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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08 Dec 2023 at 17:02

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Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority has awarded a contract for the West Midlands Innovation Programme - Virtual Innovation Team - Rail to The University of Birmingham. The procurement method used was a direct Single tender action with a value of £50,000 in GBP. The contract period is from April 1, 2023, to March 31, 2025, focusing on transport systems consultancy services in the West Midlands region.

This tender awarded by the West Midlands Combined Authority presents an opportunity for businesses interested in providing services related to transport systems consultancy in the rail industry. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in innovation and research, particularly in the West Midlands area, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The focus is to support ongoing innovation efforts and engage businesses in research and development projects within the rail sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

West Midlands Innovation Programme - Virtual Innovation Team - Rail

Notice Description

As part of the Virtual Innovation Team at the heart of the Innovative Alliance for the West Midlands (IAWM), supporting the ongoing work of the WM Innovation Programme phase 2.0, the role will focus on engaging businesses in research, development & innovation pilots across sectors and particularly with the rail industry. The role is collaborative within the Virtual Innovation Team (VIT), with relevant WMCA personnel and across the wider Innovation Alliance networks, as appropriate. It will help to build and connect the innovative rail industry in the West Midlands across the Primary and Nascent Clusters identified in the WM Plan for Growth.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ccd4f1b3-68a0-47a7-931d-0d069a7c0827
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2025 2-3 years
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

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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