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Bus User Profile Surveys for WMCA/TFWM

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Award

18 Sep 2025 at 10:44

Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority, a sub-central government public authority located in Birmingham, has completed the procurement process for the "Bus User Profile Surveys for WMCA/TFWM". This project falls under the services industry category, specifically market research services, and is situated in the UKG region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process, initiated by tender, was conducted using a limited method due to being below the threshold for competition. The award has been made and the contract was signed on 15th September 2025, with the contract period extending until 8th December 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in market research services, particularly those capable of delivering comprehensive user profile surveys. Organisations like JTL Research Consulting Ltd., an SME based in Sutton Coldfield, are well-suited to such contracts, suggesting that other similar small to medium-sized enterprises with expertise in data collection and analysis could find comparable future tenders advantageous for business growth. Engaging in such public procurement processes can foster business growth through diversification of client base and expansion in the public sector market.

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Notice Title

Bus User Profile Surveys for WMCA/TFWM

Notice Description

Transport for West Midlands (TfWM) part of the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) have conducted comprehensive Bus User Profile Surveys. WMCA/TfWM now wish to repeat a similar study in 2025.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059cfc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057647-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited 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

79310000 - Market research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£34,440 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
14 Sep 2025 - 8 Dec 2025 1-6 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

JTL RESEARCH CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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