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Paying for public transport

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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18 Sep 2024 at 09:20

Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority has recently completed a tender process titled "Paying for public transport," classified under the Transport systems consultancy services sector. The contract, ID 0220-5, was awarded through a limited procurement method involving a competitive quotation below the threshold. The buying organisation is based in Birmingham, England. The procurement process has now progressed to the award stage with a contract period starting on 1st August 2024 and ending on 29th November 2024. The awarded contract, valued at £41,629, was granted to Systra, a large-scale consultancy firm located in London.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for consultancy firms with expertise in transport systems to engage in impactful desk-based research, focusing on both qualitative and quantitative evidence drawn from UK and international case studies. Businesses specialising in consultancy services within the transportation sector, particularly those that can handle comprehensive research assignments, stand to benefit and enhance their market presence by participating in similar tenders. Although the current tender does not cater to SMEs or VCSEs, larger firms with substantial resources and relevant experience will find it an attractive prospect for growth and industry influence.

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Notice Title

Paying for public transport

Notice Description

Desk-Base reserch piece which sets out the qualitative and quantitative evidence which is available using UK and international case studies.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d26c1363-5bad-444f-ab22-9d620638a6a1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6c69515-272c-472d-a497-d23db8b214bd
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£41,629 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£41,629 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2024 - 29 Nov 2024 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

SYSTRA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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