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Worcestershire Community Rail Partnership Education provision

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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01 Nov 2024 at 10:08

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Summary of the contracting process

The Worcestershire Community Rail Partnership (WCRP) has completed a procurement process aiming to enhance its rail education scheme in the Worcestershire area. The tender titled "Worcestershire Community Rail Partnership Education provision" falls under the industry category of railway transport services (CPV 60200000). The contract, managed by the West Midlands Combined Authority, was awarded to the Severnside Community Rail Partnership. This direct procurement method (single tender action below threshold) saw the award stage commencing on 4 October 2024, with the contract running until 1 October 2026. Key delivery locations include postal code B19 3SD, Birmingham.

This tender presents opportunities for community-focused and educational businesses, particularly those with expertise in rail safety, sustainable travel, and out-of-classroom experiences, to expand their portfolios. The initiative is likely to benefit companies that can provide educational workshops, train trips, and develop bespoke resources aimed at young people. Although the contract is intended to build cultural capital for students, businesses without specific requirements for SMEs or VCSEs have the chance to collaborate or subcontract, potentially leading to further growth and visibility in the education and transport sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Worcestershire Community Rail Partnership Education provision

Notice Description

Worcestershire Community Rail Partnership (WCRP) jointly manages an education scheme with four other Community Rail Partnerships (CRPs). The scheme is called Platform Rail Education and it delivers rail education free of charge to young people across five CRP areas including the Worcestershire area. WCRP want to fund additional resources in Worcestershire. Platform is a unique community rail education scheme, that works with schools to empower young people in accessing the railways. Education provision includes: free workshops, train-trips, and bespoke local resources, Platform helps teachers to build their students' knowledge of rail-safety, their understanding of sustainable and healthy travel, and their confidence in using trains. Platform supports schools in building cultural-capital with out-of-classroom experiences.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1545f7a8-b06f-44e4-9b19-65e5582d13ef
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/519afe5c-713f-4fcc-9404-4bdbf2417088
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60200000 - Railway transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£52,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£52,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
3 Oct 2024 - 1 Oct 2026 1-2 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
Amanda Friedl
Contact Email
amanda.friedl@wmca.org.uk
Contact Phone
0121 200 2787

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
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Newtown
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SEVERNSIDE COMMUNITY RAIL PARTNERSHIP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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