---
title: "November 25 & January 2026 Subsidised Tender Bus Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0527d2"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2025-09-08"
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# November 25 & January 2026 Subsidised Tender Bus Services

Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0527d2

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## Summary

The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) has concluded the procurement process for the "November 25 & January 2026 Subsidised Tender Bus Services". This contract involves the re-procurement of subsidised bus routes across the West Midlands, with existing services ending on 1st November 2025 and 3rd January 2026. The procurement follows an open procedure suitable for large-scale public transport services, focusing on maintaining an essential transport network. The procurement process commenced on 8th September 2025 with a series of awards, and contracts are set to begin either on 2nd November 2025 or 4th January 2026. The WMCA, located in Birmingham, is responsible for this procurement, which fits within the transport services category, specifically excluding waste transport services.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the transport services industry to expand their operations in the West Midlands region. The total value of the procurement is substantial, with fourteen contracts being offered, providing a strong incentive for both large and small transport service providers. Companies like West Midlands Travel Limited, Diamond Bus Ltd, and Chaserider Buses Limited are among the awardees, reflecting opportunities suitable for both large enterprises and SMEs. The tender process, which requires meeting specific economic, financial, and technical criteria, ensures that service providers are capable of fulfilling the robust demands of the transport network while contributing to regional growth and connectivity.

## Notice

The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) supports the provision of an extensive passenger transport network across the West Midlands, both in fulfilment of statutory duties and to enable access to facilities and services. Current Subsidised Bus Contracts expiring on 1st November 2025 and 3rd January 2026 need to be re-procured in order to ensure the routes contained within each contract remain operational. There are fourteen (14) contracts in total that are being tendered. Please note the value of the procurement published is the total aggregrated value of all fourteen (14) contracts. Please also note there are two (2) contract commencement dates within this round of bus tenders. The soonest contract start date of 2nd November 2025 has been entered into this notice, however, there are contracts that will commence 4th January 2026. Full details of contract terms can be found within the Invitation to Tender documentation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054561-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 4 Jan 2026 - 30 Oct 2027 |
| Recurrence | 2029-05-07 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,079,770 |
| Lots value | £20,079,770 |
| Awards value | £14,852,880 |
| Contracts value | £14,852,880 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | 3 |
| Supplier names | CHASERIDER BUSES; DIAMOND BUS; WEST MIDLANDS TRAVEL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 34121100 - Public-service buses
- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 8 Sep 2025 at 10:05 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054561-2025
- 26 Aug 2025 at 13:37 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051309-2025
- 28 May 2025 at 11:19 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028060-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054561-2025
  8th September 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051309-2025
  26th August 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028060-2025
  28th May 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.WMCA.org.uk
- https://wmca.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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