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title: "Bus Spending and Cross Sector Savings"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d51e"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2025-10-28"
---

# Bus Spending and Cross Sector Savings

Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d51e

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## Summary

The West Midlands Combined Authority has completed a procurement process titled "Bus Spending and Cross Sector Savings," focusing on a comprehensive review of the benefits and savings related to bus services. This project falls under the industry category of transport systems consultancy services and is located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement stage has advanced to the award phase, with the contract awarded on 6th October 2025 and concluding on 31st January 2026. The limited competition procurement method was used, signifying a below-threshold approach involving fewer competitors. The main supplier awarded this contract, valued at £40,000 (excluding VAT), is Steer Group Limited, an SME based in London.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in transport consultancy services and aiming to enhance their service offerings within the public sector framework. Companies with expertise in evaluating and optimizing public transport systems would find this contract beneficial for expanding their portfolio. Additionally, SMEs focusing on delivering specialised consultancy services could expand their business footprint and demonstrate their capability in working with public authorities, thus positioning themselves for future opportunities in similar projects within the region.

## Notice

A comprehensive review of the cross-sector benefits of bus services and those related savings so that a major part of the argument for continued spending on bus services is not overlooked And recommendations for changes in future Green Book and TAG updates to remedy the risk to bus spending if these savings continue to be less commonly encountered in appraisal too.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068912-2025 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 28 Oct 2025 - 31 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £40,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | STEER GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services

## Release History

- 28 Oct 2025 at 12:04 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068912-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068912-2025
  28th October 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.steergroup.com
- http://www.wmca.org.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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