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title: "Bus Services Specification Support"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069c9b"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# Bus Services Specification Support

Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069c9b

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## Summary

The public procurement process initiated by the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) pertains to consultancy support for the specification of bus services under the title "Bus Services Specification Support." This tender falls under the industry category of Transport Systems Consultancy Services with CPV code 71311200 and is located in the UK. The procurement followed the 'limited' procurement method, specifically an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, and was conducted as a Framework Call-Off via the WMCA Transport Planning Framework 2025. The procurement stage is marked as 'award', with the contract having been signed on 5th May 2026 and active, indicating a completed process. The contract duration was from 5th May 2026 to 30th June 2026, involving a monetary value of £30,000. The winning supplier for the contract is STEER DAVIES & GLEAVE LIMITED, based in London.

This tender represents a business growth opportunity for companies specialising in transport systems consultancy services, particularly those that can offer bespoke consultancy support to public authorities in the UK's transport sector. Organisations that can provide expertise in developing and specifying bus service plans would find such opportunities particularly advantageous. Moreover, businesses that are familiar with framework agreements and call-offs within regional authorities stand to benefit significantly, leveraging existing frameworks without the need for competitive tendering processes. Large-scale suppliers with specialised knowledge and a history of working with public authorities, such as the awarded company, STEER DAVIES & GLEAVE LIMITED, are well-suited to such projects, indicating a demand for expertise in regional transport consultancy.

## Notice

West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) requires the provision of consultancy support for the provision of Bus Services Specification Support.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) requires the provision of consultancy support for the provision of Bus Services Specification Support. The Call-Off is in place for a period of 8 weeks, commencing on 5th May 2026 and expiring on 30th June 2026.

### Procurement Information

Framework Call-Off via the WMCA Transport Planning Framework 2025.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046067-2026 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 May 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 | £30,000 |

## 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | STEER DAVIES & GLEAVE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services

## Release History

- 20 May 2026 at 08:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046067-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://www.wmca.org.uk/

## Provenance

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