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Opportunities for Integrated Ticketing - OBC for LTA Broker Integration

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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24 Nov 2025 at 11:28

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the project titled "Opportunities for Integrated Ticketing - OBC for LTA Broker Integration" was undertaken by the West Midlands Combined Authority, a sub-central government public authority located in Birmingham, UK. This tender falls under the services category, specifically transport systems consultancy services, with an emphasis on ensuring regions like the Midlands do not lag in readiness for a region-wide rollout of Broker systems. The project was executed through a limited procurement method, involving below-threshold limited competition, and has reached the completion stage with an active contract awarded. Key dates include the contract’s start and projected end on 24th November 2025 and 31st March 2026, respectively, with a possibility for renewal up to 31st March 2027 depending on project outcomes.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in consultancy services for transport systems, particularly those with expertise in integrated ticketing solutions. KPMG, a large-scale corporation, has been awarded the contract, highlighting the prominence of having an established track record and capability to manage region-wide infrastructural projects. Businesses specialising in technological solutions for transport and with capabilities to collaborate on public sector projects could find substantial growth potential in such procurement opportunities, as the demand for innovative and efficient practices in public transport systems is continually rising.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Opportunities for Integrated Ticketing - OBC for LTA Broker Integration

Notice Description

Whilst some areas such as the West Midlands and Nottingham are fully Broker-ready, others face barriers ranging from hardware limitations to the absence of multi-operator schemes. To ensure the Midlands does not fall behind, the purpose of this work is to update the readiness assessment/gap analysis and develop an outline business case/s and investment roadmap to support LTAs in achieving readiness for a region-wide rollout of Broker.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e723
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076378-2025
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
£108,960 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
24 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
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

KPMG

Further Information

Notice Documents

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