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Burnt Tree Business Justification Case

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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11 Jun 2025 at 10:08

Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority has recently concluded a public procurement process for the "Burnt Tree Business Justification Case" project, classified under the Highways consultancy services industry in the UK. This procurement pertains to the production of a business justification case supporting improvements at Burnt Tree junction as part of the Cross City Bus Package 3(W) project. The procurement utilized a limited method, allowing direct award without prior competition call. The award was completed and the contract was signed on the 9th of June, 2025, with Pell Frishmann appointed as the consultant.

This tender provides notable opportunities for businesses within the consultancy sector, particularly those specialising in transportation and infrastructure projects. Given the direct award method utilised, companies with a strong track record and existing relationships with regional authorities like the West Midlands Combined Authority stand to benefit. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in producing business justification cases should consider engaging with similar tenders to expand their portfolio and grow their business in public sector projects. Pell Frishmann, a supplier based in London, exemplifies the success potential for SMEs in this domain.

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Notice Title

Burnt Tree Business Justification Case

Notice Description

The consultant is required to produce a compliant business justification case in support of the Cross City Bus Package 3(W) project (Burnt Tree junction improvements).

Lot Information

Lot 1

The appointed consultant is required to produce a SAF compliant business justification case in support of the Cross City Bus Package 3(W) project (Burnt Tree junction improvements).

Procurement Information

Direct Award

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054689
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031463-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71311210 - Highways consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£31,215 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jun 20258 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
victoria.taylor@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
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Newtown
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PELL FRISHMANN

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