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Bus Franchising Re-Assessment

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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25 Nov 2025 at 09:24

Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority recently completed the procurement process for the "Bus Franchising Re-Assessment" project, classified under transport systems consultancy services (CPV code 71311200). The purchasing entity, located in Birmingham, sought a supplier to evaluate their bus franchising lot strategy in the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom. The process, which was conducted through a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement, reached the award stage on 28th October 2025, and the contract runs from this date to 31st December 2025. The tender had a value of £29,650 GBP, and the participant awarded was the large-scale company Steer Davies & Gleave, based in London.

This tender presents opportunities for transportation consultancy firms, particularly those with expertise in public transport systems. Large companies equipped to deliver strategic assessments and re-evaluation of franchising strategies could find similar tender opportunities beneficial for securing contracts and expanding their business within the public sector. Businesses with a strong understanding of the regional transport landscape and experience working with authorities like the West Midlands Combined Authority could leverage similar opportunities to strengthen their market position.

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Notice Title

Bus Franchising Re-Assessment

Notice Description

WMCA is seeking a supplier to re-assess the WM Bus Franchising Lotting Strategy

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-59617a79-8310-41f3-8fe0-1d9e709a9ec0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88414d4f-5ba3-4c67-821f-6d23d6a50c44
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£29,650 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£29,650 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Oct 20253 months ago
Contract Period
28 Oct 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 1-6 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

STEER DAVIES & GLEAVE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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