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West Midlands Trains (WMT) staff support costs for the WCCE

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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28 Nov 2025 at 14:36

Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority has completed the procurement process for the "West Midlands Trains (WMT) staff support costs for the WCCE" project. This procurement, under the services category, pertains to transport systems consultancy services essential for the WCCE Metro Extension. Located in the UKG region of the United Kingdom, the contract period started on 1st October 2023 and will end on 31st March 2025, with the contractual agreement signed by West Midlands Trains Limited. The procurement was conducted using a direct method without competition, justified by its sub-threshold nature, amounting to £36,574.80.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in consultancy services related to transport systems. Companies equipped to provide staff resources for critical infrastructure projects, especially those with experience in transport system projects, could find opportunities arising from similar tenders issued by sub-central government authorities like the West Midlands Combined Authority. Although this specific contract is complete, understanding such procurement structures can position businesses for future opportunities where direct negotiations might be leveraged based on essential collaboration and expertise. Large-scale businesses familiar with rail and metro systems consulting would be particularly well-suited for similar engagements.

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Notice Title

West Midlands Trains (WMT) staff support costs for the WCCE

Notice Description

West Midlands Trains staff resource to support the WCCE Metro Extension. This is due to WMT being the Station Facility Owner, so they are essential to ensuring approvals of designs and progressing work.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05eb30
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078149-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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

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
£36,574 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 20232 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2023 - 31 Mar 2025 1-2 years
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

WEST MIDLANDS TRAINS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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