Planning

Rail Franchise Advisor Framework

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Planning

12 Oct 2018 at 14:33

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority is planning a tender for a Rail Franchise Advisor Framework, aimed at supporting the future of rail services in the West Midlands region. The current franchise is set to expire in 2026, and the authority is seeking consultancy to guide the decision-making and business case development process. This initiative, classified under railway transport services, is located in the West Midlands, UK. Key dates to note include a planned Contract Notice expected to be issued on 7th December 2018, ahead of the intended contract period starting from 1st March 2019 and ending on 28th February 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly consultancy firms specialising in rail franchise design, financing, fare strategies, and risk management. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the West Midlands Combined Authority is keen to engage diverse expertise to foster innovation and improve local rail services. The framework will enable firms to contribute to the forthcoming franchise, thereby playing a vital role in shaping the region's transport future and economic growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Rail Franchise Advisor Framework

Notice Description

The current West Midlands Rail franchise expires in 2026. Ahead of procuring the next franchise, the West Midlands Rail Executive (WMRE) (part of the West Midlands Combined Authority) is seeking advice in terms of the decision process and business case development. Rail matters in the West Midlands. It is vital that the West Midlands has rail services across the region that are fit for the future and able to support our ambitious plans for growth and economic prosperity; helping commuters get to work, businesses and communities to connect with each other and welcoming visitors to the heart of the country. In the past the area has not had the influence needed to make the right local decisions about local rail services. In recent years that has changed, with overall responsibility for the regional rail network being devolved from Whitehall to the West Midlands. Today WMRE is providing the leadership and drive to shape better rail services for the future by working with government, train operators, rail regulators and other partners to deliver the improvements that West Midlanders want and need. The evidence from elsewhere in the U.K. suggests that when devolution happens, train reliability and punctuality improves and passenger satisfaction levels increase. There is more innovation and investment. Rail services are planned with wider economic, social and environmental goals in mind. Consequently, WMRE intends to go with the grain of what has already been achieved, including by pressing ahead with exploring opportunities for full rail devolution for the West Midlands. To do this, WMRE intends on setting up a framework of advisors that it can call upon to provide advice on specific matters relating to rail franchise design, rail financing, rail fares, and financial risk sharing. Please note that this is for information only and interested parties do not need to respond or provide any information at this point. The WMRE is expecting to place a Contract Notice around 07/12/18 advising next steps and what potential bidders will need to provide to Express their Interest in this forthcoming framework

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e64d8320-b7c0-4dec-9c5c-e8d468d8d165
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21683663-3d3b-42f2-92e7-81fa39935f9d
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60200000 - Railway transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Oct 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
7 Dec 2018Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2019 - 28 Feb 2022 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement.team@wmca.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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