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WMCA Public Affairs Consultancy Services - CAN

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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29 Aug 2025 at 15:32

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority has successfully completed the procurement process for public affairs consultancy services related to transport, with the contract being awarded to Steve Bramall. This three-year contract, valued at £43,200, was executed through a direct procurement method under a single tender action, categorised under public relations consultancy services (CPV 79416200). It specifically covers services within the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom. The contract period commenced on 1st August 2025 and is set to conclude on 31st July 2028. The award of the contract was announced on 31st July 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in public relations and consultancy services, particularly those focused on transport-related affairs. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and organisations within the Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSE) sectors would find this procurement particularly beneficial due to its suitability criteria embracing such entities. Businesses looking to expand their influence and service offerings in the public sector, specifically within the West Midlands, will benefit from participating in future tenders of similar nature initiated by the West Midlands Combined Authority.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WMCA Public Affairs Consultancy Services - CAN

Notice Description

Contract Award Notice to confirm the award of a contract for public affairs consultancy services in relation to transport. This contract is for a duration of 3 years and was procured as a Single Tender Action

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-74cfd4b6-80c7-4eb4-b481-388bb88bc038
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0091f2f8-59f0-47af-ba0d-b3d013f7fcd6
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79416200 - Public relations consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£43,200 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£43,200 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Aug 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 3-4 years
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

STEVE BRAMALL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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