Award

Advisory Services

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Award

08 Sep 2025 at 12:12

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was conducted by the West Midlands Combined Authority, which sought advisory services under the title "Advisory Services" for insights on bus franchising implementation. The initiative falls within the financial consultancy services category and was specific to the West Midlands region in the United Kingdom. The procurement was carried out through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The process reached the award stage, with the contract period commencing on 1st July 2025 and concluding on 31st August 2025. This procurement, valued at 150,000 GBP, resulted in the successful awarding to PriceWaterhouseCoopers, noted in an award notice published on 8th September 2025.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for large firms with capabilities in delivering financial consultancy, particularly those with expertise in strategic risk management and public sector operations. Although not suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, organisations able to navigate the complexities of bus franchising and provide strategic advisory services could benefit greatly. Engaging in such contracts not only bolsters a company's portfolio in the public sector but also positions it as a critical player in the transit advisory segment, potentially leading to further engagements and influence within the government advisory market.

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Notice Title

Advisory Services

Notice Description

External advice is being sought to help WMCA understand risk, develop their strategic position, and provide relevant insights related to bus franchising implementation

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a577dd32-2623-4cb3-8468-8ca445ef270d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23ca4dd3-60c8-4529-b87e-afb2ec40e37a
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
Not specified
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
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20257 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 31 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
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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

PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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