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PRISM 2024 Update and User Interface Improvements

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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15 Sep 2025 at 14:15

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "PRISM 2024 Update and User Interface Improvements" project is being managed by the West Midlands Combined Authority. The contract focuses on providing transport systems consultancy services and is geared towards updating and enhancing the PRISM model with a new base year of 2024, including user interface improvements. Primarily located in the West Midlands, England, this procurement has proceeded to the award stage, with the contract being awarded to SYSTRA Ltd. The project commenced on 27th August 2025 and is set to conclude on 26th May 2026. This opportunity utilised a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with an initial tender deadline having been set for 25th March 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the consultancy service sector, particularly those capable of delivering strategic enhancements to transport systems. Companies with expertise in transport modelling and user interface improvements can leverage this contract to establish a partnership with the West Midlands Combined Authority. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are noted as being suitable for such opportunities, which supports broader business growth and diversification within the sector. Engaging in this contract could enhance a company’s credentials and expand its portfolio in public procurement and transport consultancy services.

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Notice Title

PRISM 2024 Update and User Interface Improvements

Notice Description

Transport for West Midlands (TfWM) are developing a new Regional Strategic Model (RSM). Whilst the RSM is built, PRISM (Policy Responsive Integrated Strategy Model) will continue to be updated and enhanced as appropriate. The current version of PRISM has a 2019 base year. This project is for an update to a new base year of 2024 and improvements to the Variable Demand Model (VDM) User Interface.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a6d7c4f9-93b0-43c7-8ec7-b96b0efa4ffa
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/971d3deb-3fac-4a82-a999-ff9054417779
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
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£149,970 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£149,970 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
26 Aug 2025 - 26 May 2026 6-12 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
West Midlands Combined Authority
Contact Email
procurement.team@wmca.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MIDLANDS
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

SYSTRA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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