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Transport for West Midlands Consultancy Services

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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12 Feb 2026 at 12:09

Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority has awarded a contract for consultancy services aimed at supporting projects under the Transport for West Midlands initiative. This procurement falls within the utilities sector and was conducted under a "Below threshold - unknown" method, adhering to the 2023/54 UK Public General Act. The contract was signed on 18 November 2025 and is set to conclude on 27 February 2026. These services are classified under 'Transport systems consultancy services' with operations focused in the United Kingdom, specifically within the UKG region. The contract is actively managed with WalnutWorks Limited as the supplier, a local SME based in Birmingham.

This tender offers significant opportunities for consultancy firms specialising in transport systems to enhance their portfolio and demonstrate expertise in supporting public sector projects. Firms with experience in consultancy services and a strong grasp of utilities-related projects would be well-positioned to replicate such success in future tenders. As this contract supports ongoing initiatives, successful contractors can leverage this engagement to secure further opportunities within sub-central government agencies and utilities services, potentially forming long-term collaborations with regional authorities such as West Midlands Combined Authority.

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Notice Title

Transport for West Midlands Consultancy Services

Notice Description

Consultancy services to be provided to Transport for West Midlands for support on projects.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064ee4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012831-2026
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
£36,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
18 Nov 2025 - 27 Feb 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

WALNUTWORKS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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