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Walsall Community Bus Shopper Service

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Award

06 Aug 2025 at 14:30

Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority has completed a direct procurement process for the Walsall Community Bus Shopper Service, categorised under public road transport services. With the procurement method being "Below threshold - without competition," the contract was awarded to WALSALL COMMUNITY TRANSPORT LIMITED. The buying organisation operates as a sub-central government public authority in Birmingham, UK. Key dates include the signing of the contract on 16th July 2025, with the contract period lasting until 30th March 2026. This procurement is at the Award stage, signifying the conclusion of the tendering process.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for large-scale service providers specialising in public transportation. Companies similar to WALSALL COMMUNITY TRANSPORT LIMITED, especially those involved in community-focused transport solutions, would find such opportunities aligned with their capabilities. Given the direct nature of the procurement, without the need for competition, businesses prepared for direct award processes would benefit from seeking out similar opportunities with sub-central public authorities like the West Midlands Combined Authority.

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Notice Title

Walsall Community Bus Shopper Service

Notice Description

For the provision of Walsall Community Bus Shopper Service

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0582ae
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046609-2025
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60112000 - Public road transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£30,586 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
15 Jul 2025 - 30 Mar 2026 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

WALSALL COMMUNITY TRANSPORT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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