November 2026 Subsidised Bus Tenders

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            "name": "West Midlands Combined Authority",
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        "title": "November 2026 Subsidised Bus Tenders",
        "description": "Provision of sixteen (16) subsidised local bus service contracts across the West Midlands to ensure continuity of socially necessary passenger transport services from 1 November 2026. The procurement is being conducted through an Open Procedure under the Procurement Act 2023 and suppliers may bid for one or more contracts.",
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                            "description": "Suppliers must demonstrate satisfactory economic and financial standing through completion of the Financial Risk Self-Assessment Tool and any associated financial due diligence. Assessment will be undertaken on a pass/fail basis. The Terms and Conditions related to this contract are non-negotiable, either during the clarification period, standstill or post award. Please confirm that you agree to the terms and conditions we have provided you with in full."
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "technical",
                            "description": "If an operator does not currently have Smartcard readers in place, they will be required to confirm commitment and ability to install by the contract commencement date. A response of 'No' to this question will be classed as a 'Fail' and they will have therefore failed to meet the Conditions of Participation for this opportunity."
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                    "endDate": "2027-10-23T23:59:59+01:00",
                    "maxExtentDate": "2029-03-24T23:59:59Z"
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                    "description": "One contract (T0715) includes two mutual extension options of up to 39 weeks and 35 weeks respectively, extending the contract to a maximum end date of 24 March 2029. Extension Option 1: up to 22 July 2028 Extension Option 2: up to 24 March 2029"
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        "riskDetails": "The Authority has identified three key risks that may affect contract performance during the contract term: 1. Worsening highway conditions, which may reduce service punctuality and lead to lost journeys. Contributes to reduced punctuality and lost journeys 2. Exceptional cost inflation, which may affect the financial sustainability of the contracts. Financial sustainability of contract is reduced 3. Changes in travel demand or travel patterns, which may reduce patronage and impact service viability. Service becomes non-viable due to be reduced patronage"
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