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Bus Services Specification Support

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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20 May 2026 at 08:30

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process initiated by the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) pertains to consultancy support for the specification of bus services under the title "Bus Services Specification Support." This tender falls under the industry category of Transport Systems Consultancy Services with CPV code 71311200 and is located in the UK. The procurement followed the 'limited' procurement method, specifically an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, and was conducted as a Framework Call-Off via the WMCA Transport Planning Framework 2025. The procurement stage is marked as 'award', with the contract having been signed on 5th May 2026 and active, indicating a completed process. The contract duration was from 5th May 2026 to 30th June 2026, involving a monetary value of £30,000. The winning supplier for the contract is STEER DAVIES & GLEAVE LIMITED, based in London.

This tender represents a business growth opportunity for companies specialising in transport systems consultancy services, particularly those that can offer bespoke consultancy support to public authorities in the UK's transport sector. Organisations that can provide expertise in developing and specifying bus service plans would find such opportunities particularly advantageous. Moreover, businesses that are familiar with framework agreements and call-offs within regional authorities stand to benefit significantly, leveraging existing frameworks without the need for competitive tendering processes. Large-scale suppliers with specialised knowledge and a history of working with public authorities, such as the awarded company, STEER DAVIES & GLEAVE LIMITED, are well-suited to such projects, indicating a demand for expertise in regional transport consultancy.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Bus Services Specification Support

Notice Description

West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) requires the provision of consultancy support for the provision of Bus Services Specification Support.

Lot Information

Lot 1

West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) requires the provision of consultancy support for the provision of Bus Services Specification Support. The Call-Off is in place for a period of 8 weeks, commencing on 5th May 2026 and expiring on 30th June 2026.

Procurement Information

Framework Call-Off via the WMCA Transport Planning Framework 2025.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069c9b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046067-2026
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
Large

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
£30,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 May 20262 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

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
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Newtown
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STEER DAVIES & GLEAVE

Further Information

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