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Rail Reform Long Term Option Assessment

WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY

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01 Dec 2025 at 12:30

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Summary of the contracting process

The West Yorkshire Combined Authority has completed the procurement process for the "Rail Reform Long Term Option Assessment," seeking consultancy services to develop a strategy for rail reform within the Weaver Network. The procurement was carried out using a selective, restricted procedure, focusing on project management consultancy services. The process has reached the award stage, with Ove Arup & Partners Limited, a large-scale supplier, being awarded the contract valued at £62,809.63. The services are classified under the industry category of project and design preparation, estimation of costs (CPV: 71242000), and delivery is expected to cover multiple locations including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, and others. The contract started on 10th November 2025 and will conclude on 30th April 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in consultancy services within the transport sector, especially those with expertise in integrated transport systems and project management. Given the strategic importance of defining a clear rail reform strategy, this project would benefit from businesses experienced in large-scale transportation projects that can provide innovative solutions to complex challenges. Participation in similar tenders could serve as a growth avenue for companies seeking to expand their public sector portfolio, particularly those looking to establish a strong presence in the evolving transport sector across urban and rural areas. The focus on a well-defined approach to devolution and resource planning further indicates an opportunity for businesses to contribute to significant infrastructure projects with long-term impact.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Rail Reform Long Term Option Assessment

Notice Description

Consultant to help define a clear strategy for Rail Reform as part of our Weaver Network- an integrated transport system combining buses, rail, mass transit, walking, cycling, highways, and shared transport. It is designed to meet diverse travel needs across urban and rural areas, linking local journeys with national networks. This support is crucial to ensure that we have a well-defined position on rail reform by the end of this year -in particular, reasoned recommendations as to the preferred model of devolution for WYCA to adopt and to identify, in keeping with this, the next steps, the road map and resource requirement in rail reform.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-48149a17-b411-431c-9abb-964a632f8bb6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c717bd0e-df58-41c5-a3b8-e3534c6789dc
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

71242000 - Project and design preparation, estimation of costs

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£62,809 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
10 Nov 2025 - 30 Apr 2026 1-6 months
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 YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 2DE
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OVE ARUP & PARTNERS

Further Information

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