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Scoping the Future of Mobility in the Midlands

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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12 Feb 2025 at 12:21

Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority has completed the procurement process for a study titled "Scoping the Future of Mobility in the Midlands." The project, falling under the transport systems consultancy services category, involved strategic assessment, analysis of trends and travel behaviours, evaluation of transport technologies, and stakeholder engagement, culminating in a report and action plan. The procurement method was a competitive quotation below the threshold, with the contract period running from 20th November 2024 to 31st March 2025. The total value of the contract is £76,400, and it serves the East and West Midlands regions in the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in transport consultancy services, particularly those focusing on future mobility trends and strategic planning. Although not specifically suited for SMEs or VCSEs, larger consultancies like the awarded supplier Steer Davies Gleave can substantially benefit by gaining a foothold or expanding their presence in the Midlands' transport sector. Companies with expertise in stakeholder engagement, technological assessments, and strategic mobility planning are well-suited to participate in similar future tenders, leveraging the insights and networks formed through this high-profile regional project.

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Notice Title

Scoping the Future of Mobility in the Midlands

Notice Description

Study to scope the Future of Mobility in the Midlands. Report and action plan which will be the catalyst for action and investment for the region. 4 tasks: Strategic assessment, trends and travel behaviours, technologies in transport system, stakeholder engagement and Report and action plan

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f5d58cb4-0e50-4416-a899-7dba70f0ca59
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b82ff79e-b011-4450-a73a-33ead54f2208
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
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
£76,400 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£76,400 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
20 Nov 2024 - 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
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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
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

STEER DAVIES GLEAVE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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