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Iterative Design for Kids Streets Interventions

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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25 Mar 2026 at 14:13

Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority has completed the contracting process for the "Iterative Design for Kids Streets Interventions" project under the services industry category, focusing on transport services excluding waste transport. This initiative is part of Mayor Richard Parker's "Journeys for Everyone" vision and aims to develop highway changes supporting the Kids Streets programme. The contract was awarded using a limited procurement method, without prior publication due to technical reasons, with Phil Jones Associates (PJA) selected for their unmatched expertise in child-centred street design. The procurement phase has reached completion, and the contract was signed on 24th March 2026, covering regions from UKC to UKK.

This tender presents a growth opportunity for businesses specialising in transport and urban development, particularly those with expertise in safety and accessibility interventions. PJA's involvement underscores the demand for companies possessing specialised knowledge in street design and policy development. SMEs with innovative approaches to transport services, including road and railway solutions, stand to benefit from collaborations on similar projects in the region. As the West Midlands Combined Authority prioritises strategic programmes like Kids Streets, securing such contracts can bolster a business's portfolio, enhancing reputation and opening doors to future procurement opportunities across regional and local authorities.

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Notice Title

Iterative Design for Kids Streets Interventions

Notice Description

The purpose of this work is to produce a detailed design for the first set of proposed highway changes integral to the "Kids Streets" programme. Kids Streets is a shared flagship strategic priority of the Road Safety (RS) and Active Travel (AT) Commissioners at the West Midlands Combined Authority, enthusiastically backed by Mayor Richard Parker as part of his overall vision of "Journeys for Everyone" across the West Midlands.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The purpose of this work is to produce a detailed design for the first set of proposed highway changes integral to the "Kids Streets" programme. Kids Streets is a shared flagship strategic priority of the Road Safety (RS) and Active Travel (AT) Commissioners at the West Midlands Combined Authority, enthusiastically backed by Mayor Richard Parker as part of his overall vision of "Journeys for Everyone" across the West Midlands.

Procurement Information

PJA have unrivalled knowledge of child -centred street design and have informed the development of government policy and contributed to the national 'Manual for Streets' guidance. PJA's expertise has raised awareness of the potential benefits of such an approach within the WMCA region, explaining how this can support delivery of our accessibility, mobility and safety policy agendas. Therefore, the WMCA is seeking to put a formal agreement in place using a compliant framework for Phil Jones Associates (PJA) to access the consultants practical experience, ensuring an effective trial of the Kids Streets concept and establish continuity across our local authority partners. This will be achieved through the specific tasks outlined in the Scope of Work.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0673f4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027373-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

60100000 - Road transport services

60200000 - Railway transport services

60500000 - Space transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£34,917 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Newtown
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PHIL JONES ASSOCIATES (PJA

Further Information

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