Planning

Rail Franchise Advisory Services (Framework Agreement)

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Planning

15 Apr 2019 at 13:03

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority is in the planning stage of procuring a Framework Agreement for Rail Franchise Advisory Services, titled "Rail Franchise Advisory Services (Framework Agreement)". This initiative aims to secure specialist consultancy expertise for the West Midlands rail sector, particularly as the current franchise is set to expire in March 2026. The engagement end date for potential suppliers is 20th May 2019. The scope encompasses various advisory services and the requirement is structured into multiple Lots, targeted at local authorities across the UK, particularly in the West Midlands region.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses looking to engage in the rail advisory sector, especially those with expertise in areas such as transport integration, rail operations, customer experience, and economic forecasting. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as the tender allows for bids on multiple Lots, broadening the potential for business involvement and growth within the UK rail infrastructure landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Rail Franchise Advisory Services (Framework Agreement)

Notice Description

West Midlands Rail Limited (WMR), trading as West Midlands Rail Executive (WMRE) seeks to award a Framework Agreement for Franchise Advisory Services comprising of specialist consultancy expertise on specialist railway, technical and commercial advisory services. The current West Midlands Franchise is due to expire in March 2026, and WMRE's aspiration is for the next Franchise to be designed, procured and managed for the West Midlands by the West Midlands. In order to be successful in this aim, WMRE seeks to procure the very best expertise available within the market place to offer specialist railway technical and commercial advisory services. It is the intention to make the framework available to other local authorities in the UK. This will consist of the following: - all county councils, borough and district councils and unitary authorities throughout England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales and any other relevant organisations in the U.K. The requirement is split into the following Lots: * Lot 1: Devolution and strategic planning, * Lot 2: Transport Integration and systems * Lot 3: Rail operations and performance * Lot 4: Customer quality * Lot 5: Economic and Revenue Forecasting * Lot 6: Railway Infrastructure and assets advice * Lot 7: Rolling Stock advice Tenderers have the option to bid on as many Lots as they want. Project specific Pass/Fail requirements apply, please refer to the full suite of Tender documentation which can be found on BravoSolution - https://wmca.bravosolution.co.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6fb0552c-a62c-4e8e-8147-fb4f77cfc172
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dbc08967-2006-4922-80bf-a742feb0abdd
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

66 - Financial and insurance services

CPV Codes

34620000 - Rolling stock

60200000 - Railway transport services

66171000 - Financial consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
20 May 2019Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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