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Rail Franchise Advisory Services (Framework Agreement) Award Notice

West Midlands Combined Authority

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14 Nov 2019 at 15:10

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Summary of the contracting process

West Midlands Rail Limited (WMR), operating as West Midlands Rail Executive (WMRE), has awarded a Framework Agreement for Franchise Advisory Services to assist in the future management of the West Midlands Franchise, which expires in March 2026. The tender, titled "Rail Franchise Advisory Services (Framework Agreement) Award Notice," falls under the rolling stock and railway transport services categories. The contract is set to commence on 24th November 2019 and will run until 23rd November 2023. Procurement was conducted via an open procedure, and the Framework Agreement is accessible to other local authorities. The contract has completed the award stage, with input from multiple suppliers, including Jacobs UK Limited and Atkins Limited.

This tender represents substantial opportunities for firms specializing in railway consultancy and advisory services, particularly in areas such as strategic planning, transport integration, rail operations, and customer quality. Businesses that would be well-positioned to compete include small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) offering expertise in economic forecasting, railway infrastructure, and asset management. Engaging in this procurement process can facilitate growth and expand market presence in the public transport sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Rail Franchise Advisory Services (Framework Agreement) Award Notice

Notice Description

West Midlands Rail Limited (WMR), trading as West Midlands Rail Executive (WMRE) has awarded 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 its aim, WMRE has procured expertise available in the market place to offer specialist railways, technical and commercial advisory services. The Framework will be available to other local authorities. The requirement was split into the following lots: Lot 1 Devolution and Strategic Planning Lot 2: Transport Integration Services Lot 3L Rail Operations and Performance Lot 4L Customer Quality Lotb5: Economic and Revenue Forecasting Lot 6:: Railway Infrastructure and Assets Advice Lot 7 Rolling Stock.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7b06ee2b-6390-4a38-b7e4-237a3a3078f2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d21adc1-4f6a-4ff2-bf79-7702eb98b505
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

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
14 Nov 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 May 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Oct 20196 years ago
Contract Period
24 Nov 2019 - 23 Nov 2023 4-5 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
Postcode Area
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
6
Supplier Names

Aecom Ltd

Atkins Limited

Jacobs UK Limited

Mott MacDonald Limited

Ove Arup & Partners International

SLC-Systra

Further Information

Notice Documents

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