--- title: "WMCA Transport Planning Framework Agreement" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b2636b2e-8b3e-47bc-bd7a-e84dfc6f5ddd" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b2636b2e-8b3e-47bc-bd7a-e84dfc6f5ddd" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b2636b2e-8b3e-47bc-bd7a-e84dfc6f5ddd.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b2636b2e-8b3e-47bc-bd7a-e84dfc6f5ddd.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY" published: "2023-06-15" --- # WMCA Transport Planning Framework Agreement Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b2636b2e-8b3e-47bc-bd7a-e84dfc6f5ddd [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b2636b2e-8b3e-47bc-bd7a-e84dfc6f5ddd) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b2636b2e-8b3e-47bc-bd7a-e84dfc6f5ddd.json) ## Summary The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) is planning to establish a Transport Planning Framework Agreement. This procurement is specifically for consultancy support to deliver integrated transport solutions across the West Midlands. The framework is expected to last for a maximum term of four years and will involve project-level technical support in negotiations with various stakeholders. The engagement end date for this opportunity is set for 17th July 2023. This tender by WMCA presents an opportunity for consultants specializing in transport systems consultancy services to engage with a public authority seeking to enhance its transport planning capabilities. The framework agreement may consist of multiple Lots, including Rapid Transit, Transport Planning, SME specialist skills, and Secondments, allowing consultants to bid for specific areas of expertise. Businesses with experience in transport planning and related fields are well-suited to compete for this opportunity to support the West Midlands in delivering world-class integrated transport solutions. ## Notice The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) aims to deliver world class integrated transport across the West Midlands. The Transport Planning team of Transport for West Midlands (TfWM) supports other TfWM and Local Authority (LA) partner teams in doing so. The team has evolved and grown but volumes of work, as well as the need for independent advice and specialist expertise not always found within the team, mean an ongoing need for consultancy support to supplement its work which would look to be sourced via this framework. Consultants qualified to this four years maximum term framework shall be expected to provide project level technical support in liaison, consultation and successful negotiations with relevant stakeholders as directed by TfWM. Stakeholders are likely to include to DfT (Department for Transport), other Government departments and statutory bodies, Local Authorities/Highway Authorities, National Highways, Network Rail, HMRI, public transport operators, developers, professional bodies, business leaders, stakeholders and the general public. Consultants shall liaise and cooperate as necessary with all consultants employed on projects by TfWM including (but not limited to the following): - Engineering Consultants - Environmental Advisors - Financial Advisors - Legal & Commercial Advisors and - Other advisors that TfWM may engage The strategy for whether the framework is divided up into specific Lots or not is still to be determined and feedback is sought. Current thinking is that it could consist of the following four Lots: - Lot 1 - Rapid Transit (considered a specialist area requiring appropriate experience and skills) - Lot 2 - Transport Planning - Lot 3 - SME specialist skills - Lot 4 - Secondments Consultants could bid for some or all of the eventual Lots decided. If you wish to express your interest in the project and / or attend our Market Engagement day on 18th July 2023 commencing at 1000 please do so through BravoSolution, the WMCA's e-tendering portal (https://wmca.bravosolution.co.uk) and access our PQQ, the reference is pqq_184. If you are not already registered on BravoSolution it is free and usually only takes a few minutes to do so. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8eecd4c7-971f-48ad-80de-fdef71ff0b2b | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Jun 2023 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 17 Jul 2023 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services ## Release History - 15 Jun 2023 at 15:00 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8eecd4c7-971f-48ad-80de-fdef71ff0b2b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8eecd4c7-971f-48ad-80de-fdef71ff0b2b 15th June 2023 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.wmca.org.uk - https://wmca.bravosolution.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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