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New Stations Package 1: Alternative Service Provision Walsall Wolverhampton Economic Case Update - Demand and Catchment

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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15 Apr 2026 at 14:40

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "New Stations Package 1: Alternative Service Provision Walsall Wolverhampton Economic Case Update - Demand and Catchment" has reached the award stage under the management of the West Midlands Combined Authority. This contract is focused on public transport services by railways and entails business and management consultancy related services specific to the West Midlands region in the United Kingdom. The procurement employed a selective method, using a framework agreement for project delivery. The contract period is set from 31st October 2025 to 27th February 2026, with the official award date being 13th February 2026. Jacobs UK Limited has been identified as the supplier for this contract.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in rail transport and consultancy services to leverage growth within the transport infrastructure sector. Companies equipped with substantial expertise in providing consultancy for railway services would find this contract an apt fit, especially those able to cater to the specific demands of economic case updates and alternative service provisions. The West Midlands Combined Authority, known for overseeing regional transport and development projects, provides an avenue for large-scale business involvement but does not accommodate SMEs or VCSEs for this particular process.

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Notice Title

New Stations Package 1: Alternative Service Provision Walsall Wolverhampton Economic Case Update - Demand and Catchment

Notice Description

New Stations Package 1: Alternative Service Provision Walsall Wolverhampton Economic Case Update - Demand and Catchment

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a1b0237-824e-4160-ae6c-f5dd4d8af867
Current Stage
Award
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

60210000 - Public transport services by railways

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£44,105 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£44,105 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Feb 20262 months ago
Contract Period
31 Oct 2025 - 27 Feb 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
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Newtown
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JACOBS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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