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Transport Planning Framework - WMCA

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

10 Apr 2025 at 10:41

Tender

30 May 2024 at 11:46

Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) has initiated an active procurement stage for the "WMCA Transport Planning Framework." This is set within the services category under the industry of transport systems consultancy services (CPV 71311200). The framework aims to appoint up to six organisations to deliver various technical transport planning services over a four-year period. This contract is valued at £10,000,000, and it involves scheme development, research, policy and planning, transport system operations, project coordination, and training. The primary delivery location is the West Midlands region (UKG). The tender period ends on 3rd July 2024, with the award period and bid opening scheduled for the same date. This open procedure process includes electronic and written submissions, and further details can be accessed via the WMCA Bravo Solution Portal.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in transport planning and consultancy services. With a high-value framework agreement and diverse service requirements, companies with expertise in transport feasibility, evidence building, policy development, and project management will find this an advantageous opportunity. Both large and small consultancies that can provide comprehensive and specialist support in technical transport planning are well-suited to compete for this contract. Moreover, the inclusion of training and development services opens avenues for firms that offer professional development and capacity-building programmes. Overall, this framework represents a substantial business growth prospect in a strategically important region of the UK.

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Notice Title

Transport Planning Framework - WMCA

Notice Description

Establishment of a Framework Agreement for the provision of services related to transport planning technical work for a period of 4 years.

Lot Information

Lot 1

To appoint a maximum of 6 organisations on to a new Transport Planning Framework, for the provision of the below services related to all forms of transport planning technical work, including but not limited to: * Scheme Development: Feasibility through to Bids and Business Cases * Research & Evidence Building. * Policy and Planning * Transport system operations * Project management and co-ordination * Technical & Specialist Support * Training and development

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-046c5f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014243-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Feb 202512 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementteam@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
6
Supplier Names

AECOM

ATKINSREALIS

JACOBS

MOTT MACDONALD

STEER DAVIES & GLEAVE

WSP

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