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title: "Iterative Design for Kids Streets Interventions"
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# Iterative Design for Kids Streets Interventions

Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0673f4

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## Summary

The West Midlands Combined Authority has completed the contracting process for the "Iterative Design for Kids Streets Interventions" project under the services industry category, focusing on transport services excluding waste transport. This initiative is part of Mayor Richard Parker's "Journeys for Everyone" vision and aims to develop highway changes supporting the Kids Streets programme. The contract was awarded using a limited procurement method, without prior publication due to technical reasons, with Phil Jones Associates (PJA) selected for their unmatched expertise in child-centred street design. The procurement phase has reached completion, and the contract was signed on 24th March 2026, covering regions from UKC to UKK.

This tender presents a growth opportunity for businesses specialising in transport and urban development, particularly those with expertise in safety and accessibility interventions. PJA's involvement underscores the demand for companies possessing specialised knowledge in street design and policy development. SMEs with innovative approaches to transport services, including road and railway solutions, stand to benefit from collaborations on similar projects in the region. As the West Midlands Combined Authority prioritises strategic programmes like Kids Streets, securing such contracts can bolster a business's portfolio, enhancing reputation and opening doors to future procurement opportunities across regional and local authorities.

## Notice

The purpose of this work is to produce a detailed design for the first set of proposed highway changes integral to the "Kids Streets" programme. Kids Streets is a shared flagship strategic priority of the Road Safety (RS) and Active Travel (AT) Commissioners at the West Midlands Combined Authority, enthusiastically backed by Mayor Richard Parker as part of his overall vision of "Journeys for Everyone" across the West Midlands.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The purpose of this work is to produce a detailed design for the first set of proposed highway changes integral to the "Kids Streets" programme. Kids Streets is a shared flagship strategic priority of the Road Safety (RS) and Active Travel (AT) Commissioners at the West Midlands Combined Authority, enthusiastically backed by Mayor Richard Parker as part of his overall vision of "Journeys for Everyone" across the West Midlands.

### Procurement Information

PJA have unrivalled knowledge of child -centred street design and have informed the development of government policy and contributed to the national 'Manual for Streets' guidance. PJA's expertise has raised awareness of the potential benefits of such an approach within the WMCA region, explaining how this can support delivery of our accessibility, mobility and safety policy agendas. Therefore, the WMCA is seeking to put a formal agreement in place using a compliant framework for Phil Jones Associates (PJA) to access the consultants practical experience, ensuring an effective trial of the Kids Streets concept and establish continuity across our local authority partners. This will be achieved through the specific tasks outlined in the Scope of Work.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027373-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £34,917 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PHIL JONES ASSOCIATES (PJA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 60100000 - Road transport services
- 60200000 - Railway transport services
- 60500000 - Space transport services

## Release History

- 25 Mar 2026 at 14:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027373-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://wmcanet.sharepoint.com/sites/Home

## Provenance

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