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January 2025 Subsidised Bus Tenders

West Midlands Combined Authority

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17 Feb 2025 at 16:10

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28 Aug 2024 at 17:15

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Summary of the contracting process

Transport for West Midlands (TfWM), part of the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA), has announced the award of tenders for the provision of subsidised bus services across the West Midlands. The awarded contracts, which are set to commence on 5th January 2025, fall under the industry category of public road transport services (CPV code 60112000). The announcement was made on 17th February 2025, noting that a total of 32 contracts have been awarded to seven suppliers, with an aggregated value of £35,430,890. These contracts have a start date of 5th January 2025 and will run until 5th January 2030. The procurement was carried out through an open procedure, and it officially concluded on 27th September 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in public transport services, particularly for those specialising in bus services. The awarded contracts can lead to substantial business growth for both large companies and SMEs within the services sector. Companies such as Banga Buses, Carolean Coaches Limited, Diamond Bus Limited, Silverline Landflight Limited, Stevensons Bus Services Limited, Walsall Community Transport, and West Midlands Travel Limited have successfully secured awards, demonstrating the opportunities available for diverse business scales. Firms focusing on innovation and excellence in passenger transport services stand to benefit greatly from similar future tenders, given the sustained demand for quality public transport solutions across the West Midlands.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

January 2025 Subsidised Bus Tenders

Notice Description

Transport for West Midlands (TfWM), part of the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA), supports the provision of an extensive passenger transport network across the West Midlands. This Notice is in relation to the Award of tenders for the provision of services that are due to commence on 5th January 2025. The value confirmed within this notice is the aggregated value of all contracts that were advertised and subsequently awarded, following evaluation of all bids that were submitted through the Authorities electronic tendering portal. A total of 32 separate/distinct contracts have been awarded to seven (7) suppliers.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fe072ef9-a319-43da-85ce-31ffe0de3d2b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9510956f-ad2e-49c0-bb2b-663fd05595cf
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60112000 - Public road transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£35,430,890 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£35,430,890 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
5 Jan 2025 - 5 Jan 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
West Midlands Combined Authority
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B19 3SD
Postcode Area
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
7
Supplier Names

Banga Buses

Carolean Coaches Limited

Diamond Bus Limited

Silverline Landflight Limited

Stevensons Bus Services Limited

Walsall Community Transport

West Midlands Travel Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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