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title: "SWIFT on Rail Project Lead- Consultancy Support"
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# SWIFT on Rail Project Lead- Consultancy Support

Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-30f8f5ea-f9b5-4be3-bb55-0d58daa61920

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## Summary

The West Midlands Combined Authority has completed the award stage for the "SWIFT on Rail Project Lead- Consultancy Support" contract within the public transport services by railways sector. This selective procurement was conducted via a call-off from a framework agreement. The consultancy project, valued at £158,700, will span from 5th December 2023 to 4th December 2024. The designated region is the West Midlands, with the primary location pinpointed to postal code B19 3SD, Birmingham. The key responsibilities of this commission include leading the rollout of the Swift Go value capping solution across the West Midlands rail network and fostering strategic partnerships with entities like the Department for Transport and Great British Rail. The award date was set on 4th December 2023, formalised by an awarded contract notice on 22nd July 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services for public transportation, particularly those with expertise in strategic partnerships and technological rollouts in the rail sector. Large-scale consultancy firms with the capability to manage extensive projects and collaborations with governmental and transport agencies would find this contract highly beneficial for growth and long-term engagement in the expanding West Midlands rail network. The awarded consultancy, Waterman Aspen Ltd, exemplifies the calibre of business well-suited for such opportunities.

## Notice

This commission is for a 12-month consultancy service/support to assist the 'Swift on Rail Project '. Responsible for leading the rollout of Swift Go, the region's best value capping solution, onto the wider West Midlands rail network (the West Midlands Rail Executive managed area) and potentially beyond. To develop and enhance strategic partnerships with the Department for Transport, Great British Rail, West Midlands Rail Executive, the Rail Delivery Group and Train Operating Companies.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb7ab611-7c6e-42a4-971c-4679cfdaf874 |
| 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 | 22 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Dec 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Dec 2023 |
| Contract period | 5 Dec 2023 - 4 Dec 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £158,700 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £158,700 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WATERMAN ASPEN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60210000 - Public transport services by railways

## Release History

- 22 Jul 2024 at 09:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb7ab611-7c6e-42a4-971c-4679cfdaf874

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb7ab611-7c6e-42a4-971c-4679cfdaf874
  22nd July 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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