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Active Travel Technical Consultancy Support

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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04 Feb 2025 at 09:11

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Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) has completed the procurement process for "Active Travel Technical Consultancy Support". This tender falls within the Transport systems consultancy services category (CPV 71311200) and is located in Birmingham, UK, with postal code B19 3SD. The contract, valued at £118,393.6, has been awarded to Sustrans, effective from 3rd February 2025 to 2nd February 2026. The procurement method used was a call-off from a framework agreement, indicative of a selective procurement process. Initially tendered to support local authorities in design assurance for City Region Sustainable Transport Settlement (CRSTS) schemes, the consultancy aims to enhance compliance with grant requirements and improve infrastructure delivery capability.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in transport system consultancy and related technical services. SMEs and VCSEs (Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises) are particularly suitable to compete, given the project's focus on upskilling and capacity building within the WMCA's Active Travel Hub. This commission not only involves providing immediate technical support but also aims at fostering long-term skill enhancement within the core team. Businesses equipped with creative engineering expertise and committed to sustainable travel infrastructure will find this contract especially beneficial for growth and visibility in the sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Active Travel Technical Consultancy Support

Notice Description

The Active Travel team has an immediate requirement for technical consultancy support. This is with the remit of maximising funding opportunities and to deliver high quality infrastructure. The purpose of setting up a 12-month Active Travel Technical Support Commission is to expand the Active Travel Hub's capacity/capability in supporting the WMCA's Local Authorities on design assurance for CRSTS(City Region Sustainable Transport Settlement) schemes. This will ensure compliance with grant conditions. A team of technical support specialists graded against role are required with a creative engineering viewpoint. The longer-term plan is that these skills are established within the core team and TfWM therefore require the upskilling of the current team to be a feature of this commission.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e14bd869-ba1f-43c3-b53b-7097ba873bee
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f0bba8d-9952-491a-96f7-bf9804f39bb5
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
SME, VCSE
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
£118,393 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£118,393 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
3 Feb 2025 - 2 Feb 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Amanda Friedl
Contact Email
amanda.friedl@wmca.org.uk
Contact Phone
0121 200 2787

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

SUSTRANS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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