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Mentz-journey planner, disruptions and timetables provision.

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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26 Sep 2025 at 13:06

Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process conducted by the West Midlands Combined Authority focused on the provision of journey planning, disruptions management, and timetables software updated by Mentz Datenverarbeitung GmbH. This contract falls under the services category and aligns with the transport systems industry. Centrally located in Birmingham, the authority contracted this service for a period starting from 1st October 2025 to 30th September 2026. The procurement method used was direct, thus pursued without competitive bidding, under a special regime for utilities. The process is currently at the award stage as of 26th September 2025.

This contract presents opportunities for businesses involved in transport services and consultancy, particularly those capable of deploying advanced software solutions. As the tender focuses primarily on journey planning and scheduling for public transport, companies specialising in IT solutions with expertise in transport systems could find similar opportunities beneficial. Large-scale operations like Mentz Datenverarbeitung GmbH, that can fulfil requirements efficiently and provide comprehensive solutions, are particularly well-suited to deliver such high-value contracts, thus helping them expand their market and business footprint.

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Notice Title

Mentz-journey planner, disruptions and timetables provision.

Notice Description

Mentz provide three products to TfWM, their journey planning engine (EFA), disruptions tool (ICS) and timetabling software (DIVA) and have done for several years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a344
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060171-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency 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)

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£105,444 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Sep 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

MENTZ DATENVERARBEITUNG

Further Information

Notice Documents

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