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title: "Subsidised Bus Tender - T0927 - Service 27"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059146"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2025-12-08"
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# Subsidised Bus Tender - T0927 - Service 27

Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059146

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## Summary

The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) has successfully concluded the procurement process for the "Subsidised Bus Tender - T0927 - Service 27," which provides public road transport services from Rubery, Great Park to Solihull. This contract, procured through an open procedure under the utilities regime and guided by the legal basis of UKPGA 2023/54, addresses the need for financially subsidised routes not covered commercially by private operators. The announcement confirms that Diamond Bus Limited has been awarded the contract that commences on 4th January 2026 and runs until 30th October 2027, with potential renewals extending up to 27th October 2029, ensuring ongoing service provision. The contract value is set at £4,200,000 gross (£3,500,000 net), highlighting WMCA’s commitment to maintaining a critical passenger transport network in the region. Key procurement milestones include a contract signing on 14th November 2025, and the tender phase was initially launched with a closing tender period on 1st October 2025.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the public transportation sector, particularly for those capable of delivering reliable and efficient bus services in the region. It favours organisations with a strong focus on meeting statutory and service delivery expectations under extensive urban environments like the West Midlands. Large-scale transport providers can leverage this opportunity to expand their operations, given the high-value contract and the potential for long-term service continuity through contract extensions. Conversely, the detailed selection criteria highlight the importance of economic and technical proficiency, which demands stringent adherence to financial and operational benchmarks, thus rewarding businesses with established, comprehensive capability track records.

## 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. The WMCA supports the provision of local bus services, by financially subsidising routes that are not provided on a commercial basis by private operators. A current Subsidised Bus Contracts expiring on 4th January 2026 needs to be re-procured in order to ensure the route contained within the contract remains operational. Contract T0927 - Service 27 - Rubery, Great Park to Solihull

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Two (2) options to extend; Extension of up to 68 weeks (31st October 2027 to 17th February 2029) and Extension of up to 36 weeks (18th February 2029 to 27th October 29)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080800-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 4 Jan 2026 - 30 Oct 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,500,000 |
| Lots value | £4,500,000 |
| Awards value | £3,500,000 |
| Contracts value | £3,500,000 |

## 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | DIAMOND BUS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60112000 - Public road transport services

## Release History

- 8 Dec 2025 at 16:53 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080800-2025
- 11 Nov 2025 at 11:52 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072732-2025
- 1 Sep 2025 at 11:59 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052788-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080800-2025
  8th December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072732-2025
  11th November 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052788-2025
  1st September 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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