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Freight & Intelligence Programme Extension

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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26 Aug 2025 at 13:33

Summary of the contracting process

The Freight & Intelligence Programme Extension contract, commissioned by the West Midlands Combined Authority, focuses on completing Phase 2 of the Freight Intelligence Programme. The awarded process, now in the 'Award' stage, encompasses services in the 'Transport systems consultancy services' category. The procurement, organised as a call-off from a framework agreement, closed its tender period on 18th July 2025, with the contract set to commence on 1st September 2025 and conclude on 31st March 2026. The initiative will be executed across the East Midlands and West Midlands regions in the United Kingdom, with a total contract value of £150,000.

This tender stands as a lucrative opportunity for businesses involved in transport consultancy, particularly those capable of undertaking large-scale projects, although it does not explicitly favour SMEs or VCSEs. The need for comprehensive freight analysis will benefit firms with strong capabilities in data-driven consultancy. WSP UK Ltd, a large supplier based in London, has been selected, indicating the calibre of business sought for this programme. Companies with expertise in rail and freight systems will find this tender aligns with their strengths, representing a growth opportunity in this niche market.

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Notice Title

Freight & Intelligence Programme Extension

Notice Description

The purpose of this work is to complete Phase 2 of the Freight Intelligence Programme. It is envisaged that this work will be delivered via the following projects: - Project 1: FIP Evidence Analysis and Freight Routemap Issue 2 - Project 2: Paths for Rail Freight

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-36a71b7c-ab44-4ce3-a4eb-46e1cf3a1399
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49db3fa6-8075-449b-a0bc-ab3f5e9ce6c1
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 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
WSP Ltd
Contact Email
ukproposalsnational@wspgroup.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
WC2A 1AF
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Farringdon Without
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WSP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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