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title: "nBus Independent Price Review"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5cc627c6-006e-4b2a-85d0-8666d1fc5e24"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2025-05-12"
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# nBus Independent Price Review

Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5cc627c6-006e-4b2a-85d0-8666d1fc5e24

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "nBus Independent Price Review" was carried out by the West Midlands Combined Authority. This initiative aimed to appoint a consultant for a financial consultancy service, classified under CPV code 66171000. The procurement, using a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement, was awarded on 9th May 2025, with the contract running from 12th May to 12th August 2025. The financial value of the contract is £35,000. This procurement process has been completed, and it is located in Birmingham, England, with the postal code B19 3TR. The tender period for submissions ended on 24th March 2025.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in financial consultancy services, particularly those that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Given the expertise required, firms with robust experience in conducting comprehensive financial reviews would be well-suited for such projects. The involvement of large firms like KPMG Audit PLC signals the level of expertise and competitiveness expected, indicating that businesses capable of delivering high-quality advisory services can benefit from participating in similar tenders in the future.

## Notice

This commission is to appoint a consultant to undertake such a price review.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94d221a2-9696-4c85-a3a8-2c835e3a9b9c |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 11 May 2025 - 12 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £35,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £35,000 |
| 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 | KPMG AUDIT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66171000 - Financial consultancy services

## Release History

- 12 May 2025 at 08:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94d221a2-9696-4c85-a3a8-2c835e3a9b9c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94d221a2-9696-4c85-a3a8-2c835e3a9b9c
  12th May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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