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title: "Centre of Excellence- Active Travel"
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# Centre of Excellence- Active Travel

Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-31aa8320-0c6f-4b87-83cb-d9cdf606c992

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## Summary

The West Midlands Combined Authority has completed the procurement process for the development of the Centre of Excellence in Active Travel (CoEAT), a project to support the Transport Skills Academy (TSA) for the West Midlands region. This contract, titled "Centre of Excellence- Active Travel," falls under the industry category of transport systems consultancy services and involves creating a sustainable framework to further the policy aims of the TSA. Located in Birmingham, with postal code B19 3SD, the call-off was made from a framework agreement using a selective procurement method. The award stage concluded with a contract period from 22nd August 2024 to 31st October 2024, with a total value of £63,752 GBP.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for companies specialising in transport systems consultancy services, particularly those with a focus on active travel and skills development within the transport sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-positioned to compete given the project's scope and the strategic importance placed on sustainable development. The contracting authority, West Midlands Combined Authority, awarded the contract to Mott MacDonald Ltd., evidencing the competitive nature and the significant impact such projects can have in shaping regional transportation initiatives.

## Notice

The project is to further the initial development of the Centre of Excellence in Active Travel (CoEAT) following some work undertaken during 23/24. This project is to create a sustainable framework that will continue to support the policy aims and Transport for West Midland's ambition of creating a Transport Skills Academy (TSA) for the West Midlands region. Centres of Excellence are proposed key clusters which support the key themes of development driven by the transport sector and region. The project will deliver a coherent package of work that will support the TSA's overall aims.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0407cb00-6785-47ee-9099-6993fcb2b543 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 21 Aug 2024 - 31 Oct 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £63,752 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £63,752 |
| 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 | MOTT MACDONALD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services

## Release History

- 28 Aug 2024 at 14:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0407cb00-6785-47ee-9099-6993fcb2b543

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0407cb00-6785-47ee-9099-6993fcb2b543
  28th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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