CONSULTANCY SUPPORT SERVICES - BUS REFORM

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Award

11 Jun 2026 at 06:57

Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) has completed its procurement process for consultancy support services related to bus reform, located in the region identified by the code UKG. This falls under the industry category of technical analysis or consultancy services. The procurement was conducted through a limited method, specifically via a framework call-off from the Constellia Framework, and did not involve prior publication of a call for competition. The contract commenced on 25th May 2026 and will be effective until 25th November 2026. The contract was awarded to CONSTELLIA PUBLIC LTD, with a signed contract value of £45,918.37, on 3rd June 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in providing consultancy services, particularly those specialising in transport reform and public services. Companies with an ability to deliver technical analysis in the public transport sector, or those with framework agreements allowing call-off contracts, would find such procurements particularly valuable. Large firms such as CONSTELLIA PUBLIC LTD, already established within public sector frameworks, are well-positioned to compete successfully for similar contracts and expand their service offerings across regional authorities in the UK, fostering business growth and securing government contracts.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

CONSULTANCY SUPPORT SERVICES - BUS REFORM

Notice Description

West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) requires the provision of consultancy support for the provision of bus reform services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) requires the provision of consultancy support for the provision of bus reform services. The Call-Off Contract is in place from 25th May to 25th November 2026.

Procurement Information

Framework Call-Off via Constellia Framework

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b25d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054973-2026
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

71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£45,918 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jun 20263 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
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Newtown
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CONSTELLIA PUBLIC

Further Information

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