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SWIFT on Rail Project Lead- Consultancy Support

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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22 Jul 2024 at 09:35

Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority has completed the award stage for the "SWIFT on Rail Project Lead- Consultancy Support" contract within the public transport services by railways sector. This selective procurement was conducted via a call-off from a framework agreement. The consultancy project, valued at £158,700, will span from 5th December 2023 to 4th December 2024. The designated region is the West Midlands, with the primary location pinpointed to postal code B19 3SD, Birmingham. The key responsibilities of this commission include leading the rollout of the Swift Go value capping solution across the West Midlands rail network and fostering strategic partnerships with entities like the Department for Transport and Great British Rail. The award date was set on 4th December 2023, formalised by an awarded contract notice on 22nd July 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services for public transportation, particularly those with expertise in strategic partnerships and technological rollouts in the rail sector. Large-scale consultancy firms with the capability to manage extensive projects and collaborations with governmental and transport agencies would find this contract highly beneficial for growth and long-term engagement in the expanding West Midlands rail network. The awarded consultancy, Waterman Aspen Ltd, exemplifies the calibre of business well-suited for such opportunities.

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Notice Title

SWIFT on Rail Project Lead- Consultancy Support

Notice Description

This commission is for a 12-month consultancy service/support to assist the 'Swift on Rail Project '. Responsible for leading the rollout of Swift Go, the region's best value capping solution, onto the wider West Midlands rail network (the West Midlands Rail Executive managed area) and potentially beyond. To develop and enhance strategic partnerships with the Department for Transport, Great British Rail, West Midlands Rail Executive, the Rail Delivery Group and Train Operating Companies.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-30f8f5ea-f9b5-4be3-bb55-0d58daa61920
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb7ab611-7c6e-42a4-971c-4679cfdaf874
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60210000 - Public transport services by railways

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£158,700 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£158,700 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Dec 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Dec 20232 years ago
Contract Period
5 Dec 2023 - 4 Dec 2024 1-2 years
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Newtown
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WATERMAN ASPEN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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