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title: "Rail Franchise Advisory Services (Framework Agreement) Award Notice"
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# Rail Franchise Advisory Services (Framework Agreement) Award Notice

Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7b06ee2b-6390-4a38-b7e4-237a3a3078f2

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## Summary

West Midlands Rail Limited (WMR), operating as West Midlands Rail Executive (WMRE), has awarded a Framework Agreement for Franchise Advisory Services to assist in the future management of the West Midlands Franchise, which expires in March 2026. The tender, titled "Rail Franchise Advisory Services (Framework Agreement) Award Notice," falls under the rolling stock and railway transport services categories. The contract is set to commence on 24th November 2019 and will run until 23rd November 2023. Procurement was conducted via an open procedure, and the Framework Agreement is accessible to other local authorities. The contract has completed the award stage, with input from multiple suppliers, including Jacobs UK Limited and Atkins Limited.

This tender represents substantial opportunities for firms specializing in railway consultancy and advisory services, particularly in areas such as strategic planning, transport integration, rail operations, and customer quality. Businesses that would be well-positioned to compete include small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) offering expertise in economic forecasting, railway infrastructure, and asset management. Engaging in this procurement process can facilitate growth and expand market presence in the public transport sector.

## Notice

West Midlands Rail Limited (WMR), trading as West Midlands Rail Executive (WMRE) has awarded a Framework Agreement for Franchise Advisory Services, comprising of specialist consultancy expertise on specialist railway, technical and commercial advisory services. The current West Midlands Franchise is due to expire in March 2026 and WMRE's aspiration is for the next Franchise to be designed , procured and managed for the West Midlands by the West Midlands. In order to be successful in its aim, WMRE has procured expertise available in the market place to offer specialist railways, technical and commercial advisory services. The Framework will be available to other local authorities. The requirement was split into the following lots: Lot 1 Devolution and Strategic Planning Lot 2: Transport Integration Services Lot 3L Rail Operations and Performance Lot 4L Customer Quality Lotb5: Economic and Revenue Forecasting Lot 6:: Railway Infrastructure and Assets Advice Lot 7 Rolling Stock.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d21adc1-4f6a-4ff2-bf79-7702eb98b505 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Nov 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 20 May 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Oct 2019 |
| Contract period | 24 Nov 2019 - 23 Nov 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | 6 |
| Supplier names | AECOM; ATKINS; JACOBS; MOTT MACDONALD; OVE ARUP & PARTNERS INTERNATIONAL; SLC-SYSTRA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 34620000 - Rolling stock
- 60200000 - Railway transport services
- 66171000 - Financial consultancy services

## Release History

- 14 Nov 2019 at 15:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d21adc1-4f6a-4ff2-bf79-7702eb98b505

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d21adc1-4f6a-4ff2-bf79-7702eb98b505
  14th November 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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