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Midlands Connect Specialist Technical Framework

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Summary of the contracting process

The Midlands Connect Specialist Technical Framework procurement process involves the West Midlands Combined Authority and Midlands Connect seeking a specialist consultancy framework for their technical programme from 2021 onwards. The procurement stage is currently in the Tender phase, with a contract period spanning from April 5, 2021, to April 4, 2025, with a total contract value of £7,499,999. The buying organisation, West Midlands Combined Authority, based in Birmingham, United Kingdom, is looking to engage suppliers for transport systems consultancy services in the services category. Businesses in the UKG region offering consultancy services would find this tender opportunity suitable.

This tender for the Midlands Connect Specialist Technical Framework presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the transport systems consultancy services sector to engage with key public authorities in the West Midlands. The procurement method involves a framework agreement, creating a structured approach to collaboration between multiple suppliers and the buying organisation. With the contract currently active, this opportunity requires suppliers who can deliver high-quality and specialised technical consultancy services to support the West Midlands Combined Authority and Midlands Connect in meeting their strategic objectives. Businesses that can demonstrate expertise in this area and are capable of operating at a large scale would be well-positioned to compete effectively for this contract.

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Notice Title

Midlands Connect Specialist Technical Framework

Notice Description

Lot Information

Midlands Connect Specialist Technical Framework

The West Midlands Combined Authority and Midlands Connect sought to procure a specialist consultancy framework to aid with the delivery of their technical programme from 2021 and beyond.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-043c2c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005813-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£7,499,999 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Feb 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
4 Apr 2021 - 4 Apr 2025 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Anwar Shamim
Contact Email
anwar.shamim@wmca.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3453036760

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

ALL SUPPLIERS PREVIOUSLY LISTED WITHIN THE AWARD NOTICE OF THE FRAMEWORK

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