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title: "WMCA July 2026 Subsidised Bus Tenders"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066285"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-06-05"
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# WMCA July 2026 Subsidised Bus Tenders

Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066285

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## Summary

The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) has awarded contracts to continue the provision of subsidised bus routes across the West Midlands, securing public transport services upon the expiration of current agreements on 25th July 2026. The procurement process, structured under an open procedure, resulted in active contracts awarded on 5th June 2026, with a total aggregated contract value across three lots. The procurement falls under the utilities special regime, with the main category being transport services. Contract periods for various lots begin on 26th July 2026, with one concluding on 24th April 2027 and another extending until 23rd October 2027, contingent on performance. The contractual undertaking covers the UKG region, specifically Birmingham, ensuring continuity of public transport services in this area.

This procurement offers robust opportunities for SMEs, evidenced by the engagement of Chaserider Buses Limited and the larger West Midlands Travel Limited. Business growth can be stimulated for companies in the transportation sector capable of operating public-service buses, providing reliable, efficient services within stringent regulatory frameworks. The open procurement method allows for an inclusive competitive process, ideal for small to medium enterprises with sound financial viability and technical capability in transport services. Future changes to the bus network in the region pose additional opportunities for businesses to innovate and expand their footprint within the evolving landscape.

## 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 25th July 2026 need to be re-procured in order to ensure the routes contained within each contract remain operational. There are three (3) contracts in total that are being tendered. Please note the value of the procurement published is the total aggregrated value of all three (3) contracts.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053277-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award 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 | 5 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 25 Jul 2026 - 24 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,600,000 |
| Lots value | £2,600,000 |
| Awards value | £2,445,550 |
| 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 | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | CHASERIDER BUSES; 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

- 5 Jun 2026 at 11:04 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053277-2026
- 4 Mar 2026 at 17:08 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019694-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053277-2026
  5th June 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019694-2026
  4th March 2026 - 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

## Provenance

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