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Stourbridge Town Branch Line Study

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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10 Feb 2026 at 14:12

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Stourbridge Town Branch Line Study" has been completed under the management of the West Midlands Combined Authority, headquartered in Birmingham, England. This study aims to explore the future of the Stourbridge Town Branch Line and involves business and management consultancy services within the public transport sector. The tender was conducted through a selective procurement method, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement process moved to the award stage, with the contract officially awarded on 5th January 2026. The contract is valued at £34,725 and runs from 26th January 2026 to 15th May 2026. This tender falls under the services category and is situated in the West Midlands region.

This contract presents a growth opportunity for firms specialising in business consultancy and public transport systems analysis. Though the tender targeted larger companies rather than SMEs or VCSEs, businesses with a strong track record in consultancy, especially relating to rail transport and management solutions, were well-suited to compete. Since the supplier, Steer Davies Gleave Limited, a large firm with expertise in transport consultancy, was successful in securing the contract, businesses with similar capabilities could target future opportunities with the West Midlands Combined Authority, considering their ongoing interest in infrastructure and transport studies.

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Notice Title

Stourbridge Town Branch Line Study

Notice Description

Consultancy for a study into the future of the Stourbridge Town Branch Line

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2f7920d2-fa08-487b-9701-b27f97aa1ba8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d957c34-0d37-46c7-a199-1829329cc719
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

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

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


CPV Codes

60210000 - Public transport services by railways

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£34,725 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£34,725 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
21 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
26 Jan 2026 - 15 May 2026 1-6 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
Carole Clarke
Contact Email
carole.clarke@wmca.org.uk
Contact Phone
0121 214 7693

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

STEER DAVIES GLEAVE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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