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title: "Bus Franchising Re-Assessment"
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# Bus Franchising Re-Assessment

Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-59617a79-8310-41f3-8fe0-1d9e709a9ec0

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## Summary

The West Midlands Combined Authority recently completed the procurement process for the "Bus Franchising Re-Assessment" project, classified under transport systems consultancy services (CPV code 71311200). The purchasing entity, located in Birmingham, sought a supplier to evaluate their bus franchising lot strategy in the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom. The process, which was conducted through a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement, reached the award stage on 28th October 2025, and the contract runs from this date to 31st December 2025. The tender had a value of £29,650 GBP, and the participant awarded was the large-scale company Steer Davies & Gleave, based in London.

This tender presents opportunities for transportation consultancy firms, particularly those with expertise in public transport systems. Large companies equipped to deliver strategic assessments and re-evaluation of franchising strategies could find similar tender opportunities beneficial for securing contracts and expanding their business within the public sector. Businesses with a strong understanding of the regional transport landscape and experience working with authorities like the West Midlands Combined Authority could leverage similar opportunities to strengthen their market position.

## Notice

WMCA is seeking a supplier to re-assess the WM Bus Franchising Lotting Strategy

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88414d4f-5ba3-4c67-821f-6d23d6a50c44 |
| 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 | 25 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 28 Oct 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £29,650 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £29,650 |
| 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

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services

## Release History

- 25 Nov 2025 at 09:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88414d4f-5ba3-4c67-821f-6d23d6a50c44

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88414d4f-5ba3-4c67-821f-6d23d6a50c44
  25th November 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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