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title: "West Midlands Rail Executive - Fares Reform Business Case"
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# West Midlands Rail Executive - Fares Reform Business Case

Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e60e8548-62f8-4dd6-b441-dc2eaffdaa03

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## Summary

The public procurement contracting process for the project titled "West Midlands Rail Executive - Fares Reform Business Case" is being conducted by the West Midlands Combined Authority. This project falls under the industry category of "Transport systems consultancy services" and is situated in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. Currently, the process is in the Award stage, with the status being active as of 23 April 2025. The contract was set through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period spans from 1 January 2025 to 31 March 2025, with the tender having closed for submissions by 20 December 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for large consultancy businesses, particularly those specialising in transport systems and business development services. The awarded contract is valued at £49,950.29, indicating substantial work and influence in shaping the future of fare reforms in the central Birmingham area. Large enterprises like WSP UK Limited, which has been selected for this contract, will find such opportunities instrumental in strengthening their portfolio and expanding their reach within the regional transport systems consultancy market. Although the suitability criteria indicate that small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) have not been prioritised, there remains potential for collaboration with larger entities awarded such contracts.

## Notice

WMCA is seeking a supplier to develop a business case for WMRE Fares Reform - BC for the removal of PM Peak restrictions on flows from five central Birmingham stations.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b6b24e9-8cf9-4dc0-8c98-d494c748aecd |
| 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 | 2 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £49,950 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £49,950 |
| 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 | WSP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services
- 79411100 - Business development consultancy services

## Release History

- 2 May 2025 at 14:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b6b24e9-8cf9-4dc0-8c98-d494c748aecd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b6b24e9-8cf9-4dc0-8c98-d494c748aecd
  2nd May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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