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Bus Network Redesign - Dudley

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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20 Nov 2025 at 09:33

Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority has completed the award stage of the procurement process for the "Bus Network Redesign - Dudley" project. This project falls under the Transport systems consultancy services industry category and is focused on developing bus service change recommendations in the Dudley area, located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted using a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement, with the contract period set to commence on 24th November 2025 and conclude on 31st December 2025. The total award value is £29,950, and the contract was awarded to WSP UK Ltd.

This tender presents significant opportunities for large businesses with expertise in transport systems consultancy services, particularly those with experience in network redesign projects. While the project was not tailored for SMEs or VSCEs, companies in a position to deliver comprehensive strategy reports and service implementation plans would be well-placed to compete for similar future contracts. It demonstrates the authority's commitment to improving regional transport infrastructure, offering potential long-term growth for firms involved in transport planning and consultancy.

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Notice Title

Bus Network Redesign - Dudley

Notice Description

WMCA is seeking a supplier to develop and report bus service change recommendations for the Dudley area.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-eaf5179d-cd8b-481f-948e-48b57dd905fd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f35491f-ebb1-417a-a7e7-30b72688dec4
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


CPV Codes

71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£29,950 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£29,950 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
24 Nov 2025 - 31 Dec 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
procurement.team@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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