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ITS World Congress 2027 Demonstrator and Support

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Award

15 Aug 2025 at 12:26

Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority in England has completed a procurement process titled "ITS World Congress 2027 Demonstrator and Support" within the marketing services category. This procurement, conducted as a call-off from a framework agreement, aimed to provide support through a demonstrator and technical visit workstream for the ITS World Congress 2027 in Birmingham. The procurement stage was at the "Award" phase, with the contract awarded on 30th June 2025 and the contract period set from 1st July 2025 to 31st December 2025. The total contract value was £38,423.78.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in marketing services, with the awarded contract going to WHITE WILLOW CONSULTING LIMITED, an SME. Companies adept in providing demonstrator and technical visit support services will find this type of contract beneficial for obtaining continued work under framework agreements with public sector organisations. Businesses eyeing opportunities in the South East of England could find the procurement scope fitting due to the delivery locations specified. The project's nature and its strategic significance at the world congress level make it a noteworthy prospect for enterprises aiming to expand their client portfolios in government projects.

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Notice Title

ITS World Congress 2027 Demonstrator and Support

Notice Description

This project aims to provide support to ITS World Congress 2027 in Birmingham through the demonstrator and technical visit support workstream.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-57fb9b9f-c2e4-4a9a-a96e-a493a3a900ce
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27a5514a-9d15-46a0-8884-8abb6ee01571
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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79342000 - Marketing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£38,423 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£38,423 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20257 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 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
Asma Begum
Contact Email
procurement.team@wmca.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Newtown
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WHITE WILLOW CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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