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title: "Stourbridge Town Branch Line Study"
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# Stourbridge Town Branch Line Study

Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2f7920d2-fa08-487b-9701-b27f97aa1ba8

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Stourbridge Town Branch Line Study" has been completed under the management of the West Midlands Combined Authority, headquartered in Birmingham, England. This study aims to explore the future of the Stourbridge Town Branch Line and involves business and management consultancy services within the public transport sector. The tender was conducted through a selective procurement method, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement process moved to the award stage, with the contract officially awarded on 5th January 2026. The contract is valued at £34,725 and runs from 26th January 2026 to 15th May 2026. This tender falls under the services category and is situated in the West Midlands region.

This contract presents a growth opportunity for firms specialising in business consultancy and public transport systems analysis. Though the tender targeted larger companies rather than SMEs or VCSEs, businesses with a strong track record in consultancy, especially relating to rail transport and management solutions, were well-suited to compete. Since the supplier, Steer Davies Gleave Limited, a large firm with expertise in transport consultancy, was successful in securing the contract, businesses with similar capabilities could target future opportunities with the West Midlands Combined Authority, considering their ongoing interest in infrastructure and transport studies.

## Notice

Consultancy for a study into the future of the Stourbridge Town Branch Line

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d957c34-0d37-46c7-a199-1829329cc719 |
| 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 | 10 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 26 Jan 2026 - 15 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £34,725 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £34,725 |
| 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 | STEER DAVIES GLEAVE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 60210000 - Public transport services by railways
- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

## Release History

- 10 Feb 2026 at 14:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d957c34-0d37-46c7-a199-1829329cc719

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d957c34-0d37-46c7-a199-1829329cc719
  10th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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