Award

Bus Service T0944

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

08 May 2026 at 14:18

Award

13 Mar 2026 at 12:11

Award

13 Mar 2026 at 11:56

Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority has completed the procurement process for the "Bus Service T0944" contract, focusing on the operation of the X30 Bus route. This service connects Coventry Railway Station to Ansty Park, enhancing travel options for residents and employees within Warwickshire. The procurement stage has reached completion with a direct award under a utilities special regime, reflecting a seamless transition due to an existing arrangement made in compliance with UK procurement regulations. The awarded contract commenced on 1st May 2026 and extends to 19th July 2031, with the potential renewal until 2036. The award process was initiated on 8th May 2026, valuing the contract at £3,939,554.38. This choice of procurement method was justified due to the continued supply of similar services from the contractor, Midland Red (South) Limited.

This contract presents potential growth opportunities for businesses specialising in public road transport, particularly those experienced in providing comprehensive bus services. Companies with expertise in electrifying transport fleets might find lucrative opportunities, as the contract meets specific requirements such as a 100% electric bus journey completion post-electrification deadline. With the focus on punctual and efficient travel solutions, firms capable of maintaining high operational standards might benefit, predominantly if they can ensure timely and sustainable service delivery that aligns with the West Midlands Combined Authority’s strategic transportation goals. This environment could appeal particularly to large-scale transport providers targeting utility sectors in the wider UKG region.

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Notice Title

Bus Service T0944

Notice Description

Operation of the X30 Bus route, running from Coventry Railway Station to Ansty Park, which is located to the north east of Coventry and within the Warwickshire County Council area. The service provides important journey opportunities including employment journeys for West Midlands residents travelling to businesses located on Ansty Park.

Procurement Information

This Direct Award is being made under the Additional or repeat goods, services or works Direct Award justification, at Section 8 of Schedule 5 to the Procurement Act 2023 (PA23); "8. The public contract concerns the supply of goods, services or works by the existing supplier that are similar to existing goods, services or works where- (a) the existing goods, services or works were supplied under a public contract that was awarded in accordance with a competitive tendering procedure within the period of five years ending with the day on which the transparency notice is published, and (b) the tender notice or any tender document in respect of that earlier contract set out- (i) the contracting authority's intention to carry out a subsequent procurement of similar goods, services or works in reliance on this direct award justification, and (ii) any other information specified in regulations under section 95." With regards to subsection (a), the existing services are being supplied under a public contract that was awarded on 2nd March 2026, therefore, this is within the 5-year period from the date on which the transparency notice will be published. With regards to subsection (b), the Tender Notice for the existing services sets out the authority's intention to carry out a subsequent procurement of similar services in reliance on this direct award justification. The Notice identifier for the Tender Notice is: 2025/S 000-058208

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0669ac
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042629-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60112000 - Public road transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,932,675 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£3,939,554 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 19 Jul 2031 Over 5 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

MIDLAND RED (SOUTH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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