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title: "Bus Reform - Commercial Consultancy Support"
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buyer: "WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY"
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# Bus Reform - Commercial Consultancy Support

Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f52203d2-18db-46b3-bfba-773bc12598f2

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## Summary

The West Midlands Combined Authority has awarded a contract for "Bus Reform - Commercial Consultancy Support" to Waterman Aspen Limited, following a selective procurement method via a call-off from the Midlands Highways Alliance Plus (MHA) - Professional Services Partnership 4 (PSP4) Framework Agreement. This pertains to the business analysis consultancy services sector. The contract, valued at £92,000, covers the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom and commenced on 15 December 2025, concluding on 14 June 2026. The award stage of this procurement process was completed with the contract being active and publicly announced on 8 January 2026.

This tender provides a notable opportunity for businesses specialising in commercial consultancy, particularly those offering temporary professional services and secondments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a focus on the transport sector and expertise in business analysis will find this project especially suitable. The framework agreement's call-off nature allows for dynamic involvement, opening avenues for companies seeking to solidify their presence in the UK consultancy market, or expand their services within the public transportation infrastructure domain.

## Notice

A contract has been awarded to Waterman Aspen Limited for the provision of commercial consultancy support, via Lot 2 (Temporary Professional Services & Secondments) of the MIDLANDS HIGHWAYS ALLIANCE PLUS (MHA) - PROFESSIONAL SERVICES PARTNERSHIP 4 (PSP4) Framework Agreement. The contract duration is an initial period of six (6) months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7cb2b2b0-cd27-4525-a143-f75ae0b4174e |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 15 Dec 2025 - 14 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £92,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £72,000 |
| 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 | WATERMAN ASPEN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services

## Release History

- 8 Jan 2026 at 13:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7cb2b2b0-cd27-4525-a143-f75ae0b4174e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7cb2b2b0-cd27-4525-a143-f75ae0b4174e
  8th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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