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title: "November 2026 Subsidised Bus Tenders"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d94b"
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current_stage: "Tender"
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published: "2026-07-31"
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# November 2026 Subsidised Bus Tenders

Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d94b

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## Summary

The West Midlands Combined Authority is inviting tenders for the "November 2026 Subsidised Bus Tenders," focused on providing sixteen subsidised local bus service contracts to ensure continuity of socially necessary passenger transport services in the West Midlands. Conducted under an open procedure as per the Procurement Act 2023, this procurement falls under the services category with a gross value of £5,504,576.40, and is set to commence on 1 November 2026. Key dates include an enquiry period ending on 18 August 2026 and a tender submission deadline of 26 August 2026. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage and requires electronic submissions in English. The primary industry category is road transport services, and the location for service delivery is the UKG region of the United Kingdom.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses in the road transport sector, particularly those specialising in public and local transport services, to expand their market presence within the West Midlands. With a focus on economic and technical criteria, the contract is accessible to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs). Businesses that can demonstrate a strong financial standing and have the capability to install Smartcard technology are well-positioned to succeed. Additionally, the provision for contract renewal and extensions offers potential longitudinal engagement, contributing to sustained business growth. The open procedure allows suppliers to bid for one or multiple contracts, expanding the scope for business development.

## Notice

Provision of sixteen (16) subsidised local bus service contracts across the West Midlands to ensure continuity of socially necessary passenger transport services from 1 November 2026. The procurement is being conducted through an Open Procedure under the Procurement Act 2023 and suppliers may bid for one or more contracts.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: One contract (T0715) includes two mutual extension options of up to 39 weeks and 35 weeks respectively, extending the contract to a maximum end date of 24 March 2029. Extension Option 1: up to 22 July 2028 Extension Option 2: up to 24 March 2029

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072910-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Aug 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2026 - 23 Oct 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,587,147 |
| Lots value | £4,587,147 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60100000 - Road transport services

## Release History

- 31 Jul 2026 at 16:00 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072910-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072910-2026
  31st July 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/View?advertId=30e8d7f2-b089-f111-813c-005056b64545&fromAdvertEvent=True
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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