--- title: "Rail Reform Long Term Option Assessment" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-48149a17-b411-431c-9abb-964a632f8bb6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-48149a17-b411-431c-9abb-964a632f8bb6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-48149a17-b411-431c-9abb-964a632f8bb6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-48149a17-b411-431c-9abb-964a632f8bb6.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY" published: "2025-12-01" --- # Rail Reform Long Term Option Assessment Buyer: WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-48149a17-b411-431c-9abb-964a632f8bb6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-48149a17-b411-431c-9abb-964a632f8bb6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-48149a17-b411-431c-9abb-964a632f8bb6.json) ## Summary The West Yorkshire Combined Authority has completed the procurement process for the "Rail Reform Long Term Option Assessment," seeking consultancy services to develop a strategy for rail reform within the Weaver Network. The procurement was carried out using a selective, restricted procedure, focusing on project management consultancy services. The process has reached the award stage, with Ove Arup & Partners Limited, a large-scale supplier, being awarded the contract valued at £62,809.63. The services are classified under the industry category of project and design preparation, estimation of costs (CPV: 71242000), and delivery is expected to cover multiple locations including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, and others. The contract started on 10th November 2025 and will conclude on 30th April 2026. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in consultancy services within the transport sector, especially those with expertise in integrated transport systems and project management. Given the strategic importance of defining a clear rail reform strategy, this project would benefit from businesses experienced in large-scale transportation projects that can provide innovative solutions to complex challenges. Participation in similar tenders could serve as a growth avenue for companies seeking to expand their public sector portfolio, particularly those looking to establish a strong presence in the evolving transport sector across urban and rural areas. The focus on a well-defined approach to devolution and resource planning further indicates an opportunity for businesses to contribute to significant infrastructure projects with long-term impact. ## Notice Consultant to help define a clear strategy for Rail Reform as part of our Weaver Network- an integrated transport system combining buses, rail, mass transit, walking, cycling, highways, and shared transport. It is designed to meet diverse travel needs across urban and rural areas, linking local journeys with national networks. This support is crucial to ensure that we have a well-defined position on rail reform by the end of this year -in particular, reasoned recommendations as to the preferred model of devolution for WYCA to adopt and to identify, in keeping with this, the next steps, the road map and resource requirement in rail reform. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c717bd0e-df58-41c5-a3b8-e3534c6789dc | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 Dec 2025 | | Submission deadline | 29 Sep 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 10 Nov 2025 | | Contract period | 10 Nov 2025 - 30 Apr 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £62,809 | | 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 YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY | | Locality | LEEDS | | Post town | Leeds | | Postcode | LS1 2DE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds | | Local authority | Leeds | | Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse | | Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | OVE ARUP & PARTNERS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 71242000 - Project and design preparation, estimation of costs - 72224000 - Project management consultancy services ## Release History - 1 Dec 2025 at 12:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c717bd0e-df58-41c5-a3b8-e3534c6789dc ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c717bd0e-df58-41c5-a3b8-e3534c6789dc 1st December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=96377&B=UK Additional data - https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/103257 User / Company ## Notice URLs - https://www.westyorks-ca.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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