Support for drafting Outline Business Case and Full Business Case for Witton and Aston Rail Stations

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Award

11 Jun 2026 at 14:37

Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority recently completed a procurement process for business and management consultancy services, specifically for drafting an Outline Business Case and a Full Business Case for the development of Witton and Aston Rail Stations. The procurement was conducted as a selective call-off from a framework agreement, indicating a targeted approach, and aimed to span the contract period from 1st June 2026 to 29th January 2027. The tender, which falls under the industry category of business consultancy, is located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The tender stage concluded with an award to Jacobs UK Limited on 26th May 2026, valued at £93,245.88.

This procurement presents significant business growth opportunities for firms involved in consultancy services related to business and strategic management. Companies specialising in this industry, particularly large-scale organisations like Jacobs UK Limited, are well-positioned to take advantage of such contracts. By securing such projects, businesses can extend their portfolio and enhance their reputation within the public sector. Although this particular tender did not highlight suitability for SMEs or VCSEs, large consultancy firms could find such frameworks beneficial for sustained engagement with government entities.

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Notice Title

Support for drafting Outline Business Case and Full Business Case for Witton and Aston Rail Stations

Notice Description

Support on the drafting of an Outline Business case and a Full Business case for the development of Witton and Aston Rail Stations. this was a mini competition from a framework

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1f46fa4d-9201-4356-8864-65b7fc4c3c1f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ccd426a-bd75-4bf5-8b53-17bf02567847
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£93,245 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£93,245 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 29 Jan 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

JACOBS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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