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SWIFT- SME for Fares and Ticketing - Consultancy Support

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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03 Dec 2025 at 12:01

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the West Midlands Combined Authority seeking consultancy services to support SWIFT Fares and Ticketing. The project focuses on strategic review, customer experience, commercial assessment, and technical feasibility for public-service buses, situated within the West Midlands, United Kingdom. This award stage, dated 3rd December 2025, follows a selective procurement method through a framework agreement, with a contract period from 1st September 2025 till 31st May 2026. Ideal for SME participation, the consultancy services fall under the 'Transport systems consultancy services' and 'Business development consultancy services' categories.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for consultancy businesses specialising in transport systems and business development. SMEs, particularly those with expertise in commercial strategizing and operational feasibility in public transport, would find this contract fitting. The awarded supplier is Waterman Aspen, indicating the suitability for firms with substantial scale and experience in similar consultancy projects. The contract’s strategic focus on improving fare and ticketing processes creates avenues for enhancing consultancy portfolios and expanding market reach in the transport sector.

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Notice Title

SWIFT- SME for Fares and Ticketing - Consultancy Support

Notice Description

Provision of consultancy services for SWIFT Fares and Ticketing: Strategic Review & Analysis Customer Experience Assessment Commercial and Financial Review Technical & Operational Feasibility Strategic Recommendations

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-586a5201-324a-48f5-a916-b4266c19a173
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/095a24ad-8e2a-4f09-9543-a5bb99f636ea
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

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


CPV Codes

34121100 - Public-service buses

71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£71,225 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£71,225 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Aug 20255 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 May 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
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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
TLG West Midlands (England)

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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