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OPEX WEBs custodianship

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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29 Jul 2025 at 09:49

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contract titled "OPEX WEBs custodianship" involves the West Midlands Combined Authority, which seeks transport systems consultancy services to maintain and update the OPEX and WEBs models. This contract is categorised under services and focuses on the East and West Midlands regions in the United Kingdom. The procurement process followed a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £41,000, was awarded to AtkinsRealis and is active as of 29th July 2025, with the service period spanning from 17th July 2025 to 31st March 2026. The tender phase concluded on 10th June 2025.

This tender offers considerable opportunities for large-scale businesses experienced in transport systems consultancy. Firms in the consultancy industry looking to provide expert support in information systems related to transport networks would be well-suited to such contracts. While smaller enterprises may find barriers due to the tender's scale and suitability criteria, established companies with a track record in handling sophisticated framework agreements could significantly benefit and expand their footprint in public sector consultancy services.

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Notice Title

OPEX WEBs custodianship

Notice Description

Midlands Connect requires support in the maintenance and updating of the OPEX and WEBs models.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f47cfd6e-9635-40fe-ae76-eabbd447e939
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef45829f-8c7b-4917-97cb-62f61720f7c5
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
£41,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£41,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
16 Jul 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 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
Elinor Rhodes
Contact Email
elinor.rhodes@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
TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Newtown
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ATKINSREALIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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