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SENIOR TRANSPORT PLANNER - CROSS CITY BUS PROJECTS AND WIDER BUS PRIORITY DEVELOPMENT

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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09 Sep 2025 at 15:25

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Senior Transport Planner - Cross City Bus Projects and Wider Bus Priority Development" was conducted by the West Midlands Combined Authority. This project falls under the infrastructure works consultancy services category and is located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The tender, with the ID MOD-TFWM-WPG-2025-0002, went through a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement process reached the award stage as of 9th September 2025. The contract period commenced on 1st August 2025 and is scheduled to end on 30th January 2026, with the award made to Waterman Aspen Ltd on 25th July 2025 for the amount of £56,607.6 GBP.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in transport planning and infrastructure consultancy, particularly those capable of engaging in framework agreements. It is especially suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) due to its suitability criteria. Companies that provide expert consultancy in infrastructure services and possess experience in regional transport projects might find this an advantageous opportunity to establish or expand their presence in the public sector within the West Midlands region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SENIOR TRANSPORT PLANNER - CROSS CITY BUS PROJECTS AND WIDER BUS PRIORITY DEVELOPMENT

Notice Description

Senior Transport Planner for Cross City Bus Projects and Wider Bus Priority Development.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/baacb762-fb2a-4393-a05d-3f66714c6ae5
Current Stage
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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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71311300 - Infrastructure works consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£56,607 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£56,607 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Sep 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jul 20258 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 30 Jan 2026 6-12 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 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

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