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West Midlands Rail Executive - Fares Reform Business Case

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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02 May 2025 at 14:05

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contracting process for the project titled "West Midlands Rail Executive - Fares Reform Business Case" is being conducted by the West Midlands Combined Authority. This project falls under the industry category of "Transport systems consultancy services" and is situated in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. Currently, the process is in the Award stage, with the status being active as of 23 April 2025. The contract was set through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period spans from 1 January 2025 to 31 March 2025, with the tender having closed for submissions by 20 December 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for large consultancy businesses, particularly those specialising in transport systems and business development services. The awarded contract is valued at £49,950.29, indicating substantial work and influence in shaping the future of fare reforms in the central Birmingham area. Large enterprises like WSP UK Limited, which has been selected for this contract, will find such opportunities instrumental in strengthening their portfolio and expanding their reach within the regional transport systems consultancy market. Although the suitability criteria indicate that small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) have not been prioritised, there remains potential for collaboration with larger entities awarded such contracts.

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Notice Title

West Midlands Rail Executive - Fares Reform Business Case

Notice Description

WMCA is seeking a supplier to develop a business case for WMRE Fares Reform - BC for the removal of PM Peak restrictions on flows from five central Birmingham stations.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e60e8548-62f8-4dd6-b441-dc2eaffdaa03
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b6b24e9-8cf9-4dc0-8c98-d494c748aecd
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

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


CPV Codes

71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£49,950 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£49,950 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 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
Not specified
Contact Email
megan.blades@wmca.org.uk
Contact Phone
00000000000

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

WSP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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