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title: "Advisory Services"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2025-09-08"
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# Advisory Services

Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a577dd32-2623-4cb3-8468-8ca445ef270d

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## Summary

The procurement process was conducted by the West Midlands Combined Authority, which sought advisory services under the title "Advisory Services" for insights on bus franchising implementation. The initiative falls within the financial consultancy services category and was specific to the West Midlands region in the United Kingdom. The procurement was carried out through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The process reached the award stage, with the contract period commencing on 1st July 2025 and concluding on 31st August 2025. This procurement, valued at 150,000 GBP, resulted in the successful awarding to PriceWaterhouseCoopers, noted in an award notice published on 8th September 2025.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for large firms with capabilities in delivering financial consultancy, particularly those with expertise in strategic risk management and public sector operations. Although not suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, organisations able to navigate the complexities of bus franchising and provide strategic advisory services could benefit greatly. Engaging in such contracts not only bolsters a company's portfolio in the public sector but also positions it as a critical player in the transit advisory segment, potentially leading to further engagements and influence within the government advisory market.

## Notice

External advice is being sought to help WMCA understand risk, develop their strategic position, and provide relevant insights related to bus franchising implementation

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23ca4dd3-60c8-4529-b87e-afb2ec40e37a |
| 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 | 8 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2025 - 31 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £150,000 |
| 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 | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66171000 - Financial consultancy services

## Release History

- 8 Sep 2025 at 12:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23ca4dd3-60c8-4529-b87e-afb2ec40e37a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23ca4dd3-60c8-4529-b87e-afb2ec40e37a
  8th September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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