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title: "Bus Reform - Commercial Consultant Support"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d93b"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-07-31"
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# Bus Reform - Commercial Consultant Support

Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d93b

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## Summary

The West Midlands Combined Authority has concluded a procurement process for the provision of commercial consultancy support under the title "Bus Reform – Commercial Consultant Support." This tender falls within the services category, specifically focusing on technical analysis or consultancy services. The location for this contract is within the UK, specifically in the UKG region. The procurement progressed to the award stage, with the contract being signed on 31st July 2026. The process utilised a limited procurement method without prior publication, awarded through the framework of the MIDLANDS HIGHWAYS ALLIANCE PLUS (MHA+) – PROFESSIONAL SERVICES PARTNERSHIP 4 (PSP4), specifically Lot 2. The awarded contract has a duration of six months and is valued at £110,250.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for consultancy firms specialising in technical analysis or consultancy services within the UK, particularly those with expertise in public transport and infrastructure projects. Large-scale businesses, such as Waterman Aspen Limited that have the capacity to deliver specialised consultancy support, would be well-positioned to participate in similar tenders. The emphasis on technical consultancy indicates a continued need for expertise in this field, potentially leading to further opportunities for firms that can provide innovative solutions and strategies for regional transport reform and development initiatives.

## Notice

A contract has been awarded to Waterman Aspen Limited for the provision of commercial consultancy support, via Lot 2 (of the MIDLANDS HIGHWAYS ALLIANCE PLUS (MHA+) - PROFESSIONAL SERVICES PARTNERSHIP 4 (PSP4) . The contract duration is a period of six (6) months.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

A contract has been awarded to Waterman Aspen Limited for the provision of commercial consultancy support, via Lot 2 (of the MIDLANDS HIGHWAYS ALLIANCE PLUS (MHA+) - PROFESSIONAL SERVICES PARTNERSHIP 4 (PSP4) . The contract duration is a period of six (6) months.

### Procurement Information

A contract has been awarded to Waterman Aspen Limited for the provision of commercial consultancy support, via an appropriate framework route (Direct Award) via Lot 2 (of the MIDLANDS HIGHWAYS ALLIANCE PLUS (MHA+) - PROFESSIONAL SERVICES PARTNERSHIP 4 (PSP4) .

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072883-2026 |
| 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 | 31 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jul 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 | £110,250 |

## 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 | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WATERMAN ASPEN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

## Release History

- 31 Jul 2026 at 15:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072883-2026

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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