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nBus Independent Price Review

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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12 May 2025 at 08:21

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "nBus Independent Price Review" was carried out by the West Midlands Combined Authority. This initiative aimed to appoint a consultant for a financial consultancy service, classified under CPV code 66171000. The procurement, using a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement, was awarded on 9th May 2025, with the contract running from 12th May to 12th August 2025. The financial value of the contract is £35,000. This procurement process has been completed, and it is located in Birmingham, England, with the postal code B19 3TR. The tender period for submissions ended on 24th March 2025.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in financial consultancy services, particularly those that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Given the expertise required, firms with robust experience in conducting comprehensive financial reviews would be well-suited for such projects. The involvement of large firms like KPMG Audit PLC signals the level of expertise and competitiveness expected, indicating that businesses capable of delivering high-quality advisory services can benefit from participating in similar tenders in the future.

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Notice Title

nBus Independent Price Review

Notice Description

This commission is to appoint a consultant to undertake such a price review.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5cc627c6-006e-4b2a-85d0-8666d1fc5e24
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94d221a2-9696-4c85-a3a8-2c835e3a9b9c
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66171000 - Financial consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
11 May 2025 - 12 Aug 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
Susannah Turton
Contact Email
susannah.turton@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
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Newtown
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KPMG AUDIT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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