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ITS WORLD CONGRESS 2027 - DEMONSTRATOR AND CAM SUPPORT

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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04 Mar 2026 at 10:51

Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority has awarded a consultancy contract to White Willow Consulting Ltd for the ITS World Congress 2027 - Demonstrator and CAM Support project. This initiative falls under the transport systems consultancy services category and involves supporting the NEC campus with ITS technical expertise for a fully operational transport service powered by CAM technologies. The procurement process followed a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement, with key dates including a tender closing on 26 November 2025 and the contract period running from 12 January 2026 to 31 March 2026. The work will primarily take place in Birmingham, postcode B19 3SD, England.

This tender represents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in transport systems consultancy services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). As the project aims to showcase the UK's leadership in Connected and Automated Mobility (CAM), firms with technical prowess in these areas can leverage their expertise to participate. The contract, valued at £39,203 GBP, is a strategic opening for firms looking to enhance their profile in the industry and engage in high-profile projects within Birmingham and the larger transport sector.

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Notice Title

ITS WORLD CONGRESS 2027 - DEMONSTRATOR AND CAM SUPPORT

Notice Description

Consultancy services to support with ITS technical expertise and programme delivery in preparation for the ITS World Congress event in 2027. This event presents a strategic opportunity to showcase the UK's leadership in Connected and Automated Mobility (CAM) through a real-life, fully operational transport service at the NEC campus, powered by CAM technologies.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d698417e-7c95-4400-8077-6377e6595869
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6709514a-f5c7-4216-945e-c50d5f01bfd9
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
SME

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
£39,203 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£39,203 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
26 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jan 20262 months ago
Contract Period
12 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 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
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Newtown
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WHITE WILLOW CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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