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Transport for West Midlands - Bus Reform Strategic Advice

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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09 Jun 2025 at 09:22

Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority has engaged in a procurement process titled "Transport for West Midlands - Bus Reform Strategic Advice" within the services industry. This process falls under the category of business and management consultancy services, targeting the West Midlands region in the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is currently at the 'Award' phase, as of 9th June 2025. The method employed was a direct procurement below the threshold without competition, leading to the successful awarding of the contract to Purcell Advisory Services. The contract was signed on 1st May 2025, with an active period starting from 9th May 2025 and concluding on 8th November 2025, valued at £60,000 net and £72,000 gross.

This tender presents a strategic opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in public sector services and transport reform. Small and medium-sized enterprises that offer innovative solutions and strategic insights into public transportation policy and reform would be particularly well-suited for similar future contracts. Engaging in such opportunities not only allows businesses to contribute to significant regional development but also enables them to establish a presence in the public sector arena, potentially leading to further contracts and partnerships with governmental agencies.

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Notice Title

Transport for West Midlands - Bus Reform Strategic Advice

Notice Description

The scope of the service is to provide independent strategic advice to Transport for West Midlands (TfWM) to support the successful implementation of Bus Reform.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054509
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030831-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£60,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20259 months ago
Contract Period
8 May 2025 - 8 Nov 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement.team@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
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Newtown
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PURCELL ADVISORY SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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