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WMCA July 2026 Subsidised Bus Tenders

West Midlands Combined Authority

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

05 Jun 2026 at 12:04

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

04 Mar 2026 at 17:08

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) has awarded contracts to continue the provision of subsidised bus routes across the West Midlands, securing public transport services upon the expiration of current agreements on 25th July 2026. The procurement process, structured under an open procedure, resulted in active contracts awarded on 5th June 2026, with a total aggregated contract value across three lots. The procurement falls under the utilities special regime, with the main category being transport services. Contract periods for various lots begin on 26th July 2026, with one concluding on 24th April 2027 and another extending until 23rd October 2027, contingent on performance. The contractual undertaking covers the UKG region, specifically Birmingham, ensuring continuity of public transport services in this area.

This procurement offers robust opportunities for SMEs, evidenced by the engagement of Chaserider Buses Limited and the larger West Midlands Travel Limited. Business growth can be stimulated for companies in the transportation sector capable of operating public-service buses, providing reliable, efficient services within stringent regulatory frameworks. The open procurement method allows for an inclusive competitive process, ideal for small to medium enterprises with sound financial viability and technical capability in transport services. Future changes to the bus network in the region pose additional opportunities for businesses to innovate and expand their footprint within the evolving landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WMCA July 2026 Subsidised Bus Tenders

Notice Description

The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) supports the provision of an extensive passenger transport network across the West Midlands, both in fulfilment of statutory duties and to enable access to facilities and services. Current Subsidised Bus Contracts expiring on 25th July 2026 need to be re-procured in order to ensure the routes contained within each contract remain operational. There are three (3) contracts in total that are being tendered. Please note the value of the procurement published is the total aggregrated value of all three (3) contracts.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066285
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053277-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

34121100 - Public-service buses

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,600,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,600,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£2,445,550 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jun 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jun 20263 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
Postcode Area
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
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Newtown
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

Chaserider Buses Limited

West Midlands Travel Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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