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title: "Transport for West Midlands - Ring & Ride Technological Solution"
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# Transport for West Midlands - Ring & Ride Technological Solution

Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-09f6f93d-59c5-435c-91cc-8dbc0a87a235

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## Summary

The West Midlands Combined Authority has completed the award stage of its public procurement process for the "Transport for West Midlands - Ring & Ride Technological Solution" project. The procurement sought a technological solution to improve the efficacy of services catering to vulnerable passengers in the West Midlands, under the CPV category of "Database and operating software package" and "Public road transport services." The contract, valued at £917,280, was awarded to Via Technologies Europe B.V. The tender utilised a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement, and the contract spans from 1st July 2025 to 30th June 2032.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in technological solutions, particularly those focused on database and operating software relevant to public transportation services. While not explicitly targeting SMEs or VCSEs, companies with expertise in designing and implementing large-scale transportation software systems could greatly benefit from similar future opportunities. Businesses able to deliver innovative solutions that address the needs of public transportation may find further opportunities with the West Midlands Combined Authority as they continue to enhance their service efficiency.

## Notice

TfWM is seeking to secure a future technological solution to support the efficient delivery of the West Midlands Ring & Ride Service, to support efficient transportation of vulnerable passengers and better equip the Authority to meet demand. The software will underpin the West Midlands Ring & Ride Service and help support the Target Operating Model transformation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a4d1d15-8d71-4039-bff8-fac649afedd3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £917,280 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £917,280 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B19 3SD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Newtown |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VIA TECHNOLOGIES EUROPE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 48600000 - Database and operating software package

## Release History

- 9 Jul 2025 at 09:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a4d1d15-8d71-4039-bff8-fac649afedd3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a4d1d15-8d71-4039-bff8-fac649afedd3
  9th July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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