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title: "Paying for public transport"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2024-09-18"
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# Paying for public transport

Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d26c1363-5bad-444f-ab22-9d620638a6a1

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## Summary

The West Midlands Combined Authority has recently completed a tender process titled "Paying for public transport," classified under the Transport systems consultancy services sector. The contract, ID 0220-5, was awarded through a limited procurement method involving a competitive quotation below the threshold. The buying organisation is based in Birmingham, England. The procurement process has now progressed to the award stage with a contract period starting on 1st August 2024 and ending on 29th November 2024. The awarded contract, valued at £41,629, was granted to Systra, a large-scale consultancy firm located in London.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for consultancy firms with expertise in transport systems to engage in impactful desk-based research, focusing on both qualitative and quantitative evidence drawn from UK and international case studies. Businesses specialising in consultancy services within the transportation sector, particularly those that can handle comprehensive research assignments, stand to benefit and enhance their market presence by participating in similar tenders. Although the current tender does not cater to SMEs or VCSEs, larger firms with substantial resources and relevant experience will find it an attractive prospect for growth and industry influence.

## Notice

Desk-Base reserch piece which sets out the qualitative and quantitative evidence which is available using UK and international case studies.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6c69515-272c-472d-a497-d23db8b214bd |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2024 - 29 Nov 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £41,629 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £41,629 |
| 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 | SYSTRA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services

## Release History

- 18 Sep 2024 at 09:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6c69515-272c-472d-a497-d23db8b214bd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6c69515-272c-472d-a497-d23db8b214bd
  18th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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