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Carbon Tools Update for Midlands Connect

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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11 Nov 2025 at 15:08

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the West Midlands Combined Authority, identified by ocid "ocds-h6vhtk-05ded8," involved updating carbon tools for "Midlands Connect" to enhance emission insights. The focus was on improving the MiOutcomes dashboard and the STB Carbon Assessment Playbook. This contract was a limited competition, below threshold, with MOTT MACDONALD LIMITED as the successful supplier, offering consultancy services in the transport systems sector. The contract started on 17th November 2025 and will run until 31st March 2026, with a potential extension to 31st May 2026. The main contract period has a gross value of £42,250, with services delivered primarily to the West Midlands region.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the transport systems consultancy sector, especially those with expertise in carbon assessment and emissions reductions. Businesses capable of enhancing technical infrastructure and providing insights into local decarbonisation can leverage this opportunity to expand their service offerings. Large-scale organisations or those aiming to scale could benefit significantly from such contracts, establishing their reputation with sub-central government authorities like the West Midlands Combined Authority.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Carbon Tools Update for Midlands Connect

Notice Description

Midlands Connect is enhancing its MiOutcomes (Carbon Baseline) dashboard and the STB Carbon Assessment Playbook to reflect updates to our evidence base, improve technical infrastructure and enhance emissions insights, particularly around freight. This work will support our Local Transport Authorities in meeting emerging requirements for caron reduction and help strengthen the strategic case for local decarbonisation policies.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ded8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072867-2025
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
Large

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£35,209 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Nov 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Oct 20256 months ago
Contract Period
17 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

MOTT MACDONALD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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