Planning

Asset and Service Commercialisation Strategy Market Engagement

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Planning

05 May 2026 at 09:06

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process titled "Asset and Service Commercialisation Strategy Market Engagement". This procurement process is targeted towards the services sector, particularly within the transport systems and financial management consultancy services categories. The engagement, which will take place in Birmingham, United Kingdom, seeks to appoint a supplier for the development of a chapter in the Transport for West Midlands commercial strategy. The chapter focuses on Asset and Service Commercialisation spanning 2027 to 2030. Interested parties should be aware of the deadline for clarification questions, which is 22nd May 2026, and expressions of interest should be submitted by 12:00pm on the same day. The contract is anticipated to commence on 1st July 2026 and conclude by the end of December 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy services related to transport systems and financial management. SMEs and VCSEs are particularly encouraged to participate, given the tender's suitability criteria. Businesses with expertise in revenue generation from asset monetisation and consultancy on commercial strategy development will find this opportunity aligns well with their capabilities. Engaging in this process could provide businesses with the ability to contribute to developing a robust commercial strategy for Transport for West Midlands, offering growth prospects through public sector contracts and facilitating long-term collaboration opportunities with a prominent public authority.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Asset and Service Commercialisation Strategy Market Engagement

Notice Description

Transport for West Midlands (TfWM) are seeking to appoint a supplier to deliver a chapter of the TFWM commercial strategy, based on revenue that TfWM is generating outside of ticket sales. During 2025/26, PS6m was generated from bus stop advertising and approximately PS70k from CCTV monitoring and drone piloting services. Whilst TfWM brought in ~PS17m from asset monetisation and service provision in the last financial year; evidence from comparable transport authorities suggest other opportunities for revenue generation. The 2027-2030 Transport for West Midlands Commercial Strategy will consist of three significant chapters; Asset and Service Commercialisation, Farebox Growth and Fleet & Electrification. Collectively, these chapters will support TfWM in maximising revenue generating and cost saving opportunities through a period of extraordinary change. This market engagement focuses solely on the Asset and Service Commercialisation chapter. Focussing the chapter to three years (2027-2030) gives TfWM the flexibility to navigate emerging evidence from bus franchising whilst providing credible, actionable recommendations that will develop commercial mindset and capabilities. Longer term, the Commercial Strategy will ensure TfWM has a diverse range of profitable income streams that works towards reducing reliance on public subsidies. Please respond to this market engagement by filling out the questionnaire here: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=RetZCK7xCk6e-ubWa7tnL2dWIWh0EUBDtSMKIAOcNG5UM0c0NjdSRDdKUlVQQkRLTjBaWk5IWkZaOS4u The deadline to respond to this market engagement opportunity is 12:00pm on Friday 22nd May 2026. Please ensure that you have reviewed the associated scope of work within the document section of the Proactis Portal.

Planning Information

WMCA procurement will be utilising a questionnaire via Microsoft Forms (https://forms.office.com/e/Eqe01JF8qk) to gather information which will be used to gain insight into the supplier availability within the market for the development of the Asset and Service Commercialisation Strategy. Clarification questions will be accepted before the deadline (22nd May 2026 at 12:00pm) Please access the supporting documentation via the Proactis Procurement Portal (Project number DN815068) https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/View?advertId=53cb325a-6845-f111-813c-005056b64545&fromAdvertEvent=True

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0690f6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040860-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services

79412000 - Financial management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
8 Jun 20264 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
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
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
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Newtown
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

Notice Documents

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