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Bus Spending and Cross Sector Savings

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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28 Oct 2025 at 12:04

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority has completed a procurement process titled "Bus Spending and Cross Sector Savings," focusing on a comprehensive review of the benefits and savings related to bus services. This project falls under the industry category of transport systems consultancy services and is located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement stage has advanced to the award phase, with the contract awarded on 6th October 2025 and concluding on 31st January 2026. The limited competition procurement method was used, signifying a below-threshold approach involving fewer competitors. The main supplier awarded this contract, valued at £40,000 (excluding VAT), is Steer Group Limited, an SME based in London.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in transport consultancy services and aiming to enhance their service offerings within the public sector framework. Companies with expertise in evaluating and optimizing public transport systems would find this contract beneficial for expanding their portfolio. Additionally, SMEs focusing on delivering specialised consultancy services could expand their business footprint and demonstrate their capability in working with public authorities, thus positioning themselves for future opportunities in similar projects within the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Bus Spending and Cross Sector Savings

Notice Description

A comprehensive review of the cross-sector benefits of bus services and those related savings so that a major part of the argument for continued spending on bus services is not overlooked And recommendations for changes in future Green Book and TAG updates to remedy the risk to bus spending if these savings continue to be less commonly encountered in appraisal too.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d51e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068912-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Oct 20252 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Oct 20251 months ago
Contract Period
28 Oct 2025 - 31 Jan 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

STEER GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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