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Transport for West Midlands Consultancy Services

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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12 Feb 2026 at 11:16

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by the West Midlands Combined Authority, involves the provision of temporary consultancy services for Transport for West Midlands projects. This contract falls under the services category with specific emphasis on transport systems consultancy, located in the United Kingdom, specifically in the UKG region. The contract was awarded on 12th February 2026, following a tender process initiated under the legal framework of the UKPGA 2023/54. The procurement process completed its award stage with S Rhodes Transport Consultancy Limited being the successful bidder. The contract, valued at £28,800, started on 1st February 2026 and will conclude on 31st March 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses operating within the transport consultancy sector, particularly those capable of providing services under a below-threshold procurement method. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in transport systems consultancy are ideally suited to compete for similar contracts. The involvement in high-profile regional projects with the West Midlands Combined Authority can provide substantial business growth potential through increased visibility and industry experience. Given the focus on sub-central government operations within the public authority, businesses with a strong track record in public sector projects will find themselves well-positioned for future collaborative opportunities.

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Notice Title

Transport for West Midlands Consultancy Services

Notice Description

Provision of temporary consultancy services for Transport for West Midlands projects.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064ec5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012776-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£28,800 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Feb 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
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

S RHODES TRANSPORT CONSULTANCY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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