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title: "Rail Reform Positioning for West Midlands Rail Executive"
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# Rail Reform Positioning for West Midlands Rail Executive

Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-98490cef-0790-47ff-9698-cd4a7deef849

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## Summary

The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) has completed a procurement process titled "Rail Reform Positioning for West Midlands Rail Executive". This tender falls under the industry category of railway transport services and business and management consultancy and related services. Located in the West Midlands, the procurement method used was selective, calling off from the CCS RM6187 framework agreement. The tender stage has moved to the award phase with key dates including the tender period ending on 4th February 2025 and the contract period running from 6th March 2025 to 31st March 2026. The total contract value awarded is £62,400, inclusive of VAT and an optional extension, to Grant Thornton UK LLP.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in railway consultancy and management services. With the focus on developing a blueprint for the future role of WMRE amidst upcoming rail industry reforms, companies with expertise in European rail systems and legislative frameworks will find this project well-suited for their services. SMEs are particularly encouraged to compete, given the suitability criteria set by WMCA. The contract's scope provides a substantial opportunity for growth by contributing to pivotal regional rail governance and development plans, positioning the successful supplier at the forefront of industry change in the West Midlands.

## Notice

With the impending changes to reforms in the rail industry and with Great British Railways (GBR) being established, WMRE is looking for support to develop and evidence information to build upon a Blueprint for the future role of WMRE. WMRE has ambitions to enhance local accountability over the rail network in the West Midlands and the current government plans also commit to a greater role for local leaders to govern, manage, plan and develop rail networks in their areas. WMRE is looking for support in developing and evidencing the Blueprint in two key areas: European comparison and legislation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7785fb0f-53ac-4c0d-8ea5-27fdccd041b8 |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 6 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £62,400 |
| 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 | GRANT THORNTON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 60200000 - Railway transport services
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 11 Mar 2025 at 10:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7785fb0f-53ac-4c0d-8ea5-27fdccd041b8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7785fb0f-53ac-4c0d-8ea5-27fdccd041b8
  11th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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