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title: "Bus Reform - Accounting & Commercial Expertise- Ian Hatfield25/08/2025"
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# Bus Reform - Accounting & Commercial Expertise- Ian Hatfield25/08/2025

Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7d3e3535-23ec-4b39-8f51-3664094fa4c5

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## Summary

The West Midlands Combined Authority initiated a procurement process titled "Bus Reform - Accounting & Commercial Expertise- Ian Hatfield25/08/2025" aimed at strengthening the transition to Bus Franchising within the West Midlands. This project falls within the industry category of Project Management Consultancy Services and was valued at £49,620.48. The procurement method adopted was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract was awarded on 30th June 2025 and commenced on 1st July 2025, running until 31st October 2025. The supplier awarded was Waterman Aspen, located in London, with the main contract activities centring around accounting and commercial expertise to support depot and fleet acquisition and develop a revenue management approach.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialised in project management consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in public transport, business consultancy, and financial management. It is ideal for small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) operating within the United Kingdom, especially those that can provide specialised commercial and accounting services to government or public transport authorities. Firms possessing such expertise can find avenues for growth and build a prestigious portfolio by contributing to significant public infrastructure development projects like Bus Franchising in the West Midlands.

## Notice

Specialist accounting and commercial expertise to support the movement to Bus Franchising, specifically the acquisition of depots and fleet from National Express and the creation of a 'Revenue Management' approach.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1bb26e7-1d9c-4b68-b204-1c4cd1cb6ab9 |
| 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 | 29 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2025 - 31 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £49,620 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £49,620 |
| 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 | WATERMAN ASPEN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72224000 - Project management consultancy services

## Release History

- 29 Sep 2025 at 09:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1bb26e7-1d9c-4b68-b204-1c4cd1cb6ab9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1bb26e7-1d9c-4b68-b204-1c4cd1cb6ab9
  29th September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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