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title: "Midlands Connect Specialist Technical Framework"
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# Midlands Connect Specialist Technical Framework

Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-37562621-eba9-44f8-813c-fac39a0bc4e8

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## Summary

The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) has successfully completed the procurement process for the "Midlands Connect Specialist Technical Framework," aimed at delivering their Technical Programme for 2021 and beyond. The contract, valued at £5,000,000, falls under the category of transport systems consultancy services and is located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement method was an open procedure, with the tender originally published on 7 December 2020 and the deadline for submissions set for 18 January 2021. The contract period commenced on 5 April 2021 and will run until 4 April 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the consultancy sector, particularly those specialising in transport systems, infrastructure financing, and data analytics. Companies with expertise in areas such as multi-disciplinary transport planning, environmental assessment, and technology innovation are well-suited to compete. The framework's structure allows for various consultancy lots, enabling small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to engage alongside larger firms. This diversity enhances the potential for collaborative initiatives that can drive growth and innovation within the sector.

## Notice

WMCA and Midlands Connect have successfully procured a consultancy framework to aid them in the delivery of their Technical Programme for 2021 and beyond.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe8673f6-16fa-4f86-a2ba-efeb9da381fb |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 4 Apr 2021 - 4 Apr 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | 40 |
| Supplier names | ACCELAR; AECOM; ARCADIS CONSULTING; ATKINS; BWB CONSULTING; CAMBRIDGE ECONOMIC POLICY ASSOCIATES; CENEX (CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE FOR LOW CARBON & FUEL CELL TECHN; CITY SCIENCE; DAVID SIMMONDS CONSULTANCY; DB ENGINEERING & CONSULTING; ED JEFFERY; FRAZER-NASH CONSULTANCY; HYPERION SYSTEMS LIMITED T/A CONSULT HYPERION; IBI GROUP (UK) LIMTED; INITIATE CONSULTING; INTEGRATED TRANSPORT PLANNING; JACOBS; JOHN SEGAL, INDEPENDENT TRANSPORT CONSULTANT; KPMG; MG & FAMILY LTD T/A INNOVATIOUS; MOTT MACDONALD; PA CONSULTING SERVICES; PEAK ECONOMICS; PJA LTD TRADING AS PJ ASSOCIATES; QUOD; RSK ENVIRONMENT; SABLE LEIGH CONSULTANCY LTD TRADING AS: SLC RAIL; SABLE LEIGH INVESTMENTS LTD TRADING AS: SLC INVESTMENTS; SABLE LEIGH PROPERTY LTD TRADING AS: SLC PROPERTY; SIGNIFICANCE; STEER DAVIES & GLEAVE; SWECO; SYSTRA; TEMPLE GROUP; THE RAILWAY CONSULTANCY; TRACSIS; WATERMAN INFRASTRUCTURE & ENVIRONMENT; WEDDERBURN TRANSPORT PLANNING; WHITE WILLOW CONSULTING; WSP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services

## Release History

- 12 Apr 2021 at 07:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe8673f6-16fa-4f86-a2ba-efeb9da381fb
- 7 Dec 2020 at 17:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6cfa3c09-9edf-4237-96e2-4ac8b9f5800b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe8673f6-16fa-4f86-a2ba-efeb9da381fb
  12th April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6cfa3c09-9edf-4237-96e2-4ac8b9f5800b
  7th December 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.wmca.org.uk

## Provenance

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