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                "description": "Transport for West Midlands (TfWM), part of the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA), is undertaking preliminary market engagement to inform the requirements and procurement strategy for the proposed replacement of its customer-facing website. This preliminary market engagement exercise seeks to understand market interest in working with TfWM on this project, gather insights into possible market solutions, help support TfWM develop its requirements, and support the design of a suitable procurement approach. Please note, any information provided as part of this market engagement exercise is for information only and will not be evaluated or form part of any tender process. Participation is voluntary and will not be used to limit competition in any way. Interested suppliers are invited to review the PME documentation and submit a written response through the e-tendering portal by 12:00 noon on 18 November 2026. Responses should address the supplier questions and include a completed Appendix C: Indicative Cost Estimate. Any pricing provided must be indicative and non-binding. It will be used to support market analysis, budget planning and the development of the future procurement strategy. The Authority will review the written responses and may use the information to shape the project scope, technical requirements, delivery approach, procurement route, contract structure and commercial model for any future procurement. This exercise is for information-gathering purposes only. It is not a call for competition, pre-qualification exercise or invitation to tender. Participation will not provide any advantage or disadvantage in any future procurement and does not commit WMCA to proceeding with a procurement or awarding a contract. If you are interested in this engagement exercise, then please register on https://wmca.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/go/8576440301A187B5916C and access project_1279 - TfWM Customer Website Replacement. Please note, responses will not be accepted following the deadline date of 18 November 2026.",
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