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Transport for West Midlands Integration Review

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "Transport for West Midlands Integration Review" has been completed by the West Midlands Combined Authority, located in Birmingham, England. This project involved an independent, diagnostic review of Transport for West Midlands, Midland Metro Limited, and Midland Metro Alliance. The tender was classified under the industry category of business and management consultancy services, with a CPV code of 79400000. It followed a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement and had a tender period that ended on 9th February 2026. The contract, valued at £50,000, was awarded to AtkinsRéalis UK Limited on 8th April 2026 and covered services delivered in the West Midlands from 16th February to 31st March 2026.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly small and medium enterprises, and organisations within the voluntary, community, and social enterprise sector. Companies with expertise in organisational efficiency and integration strategies in the transport sector could find valuable prospects in similar reviews and audits facilitated by public authorities. The project's scope and required skill set make it well-suited for businesses keen on providing strategic consultancy services to regional authorities and looking to expand their portfolio within the public sector framework.

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Notice Title

Transport for West Midlands Integration Review

Notice Description

Independent, diagnostic review of Transport for West Midlands (TfWM), Midland Metro Limited (MML), and Midland Metro Alliance (MMA).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f211ac27-abe5-4ced-b265-a1366200063f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81ec8bc9-fef7-498d-a14e-6a8fcfe8bbcf
Current Stage
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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

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


CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Apr 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
9 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
16 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 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

ATKINSRÉALIS

Further Information

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