Contract

January 2025 Subsidised Bus Tenders

• West Midlands Combined Authority

F06: Contract award notice – utilities

Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-005353

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-0493d5

Published 17 February 2025, 12:12pm

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Section I: Contracting entity

I.1) Name and addresses

West Midlands Combined Authority

16 Summer Lane

Birmingham

B19 3SD

Email

melanie.johnson@wmca.org.uk

Telephone

+44 3453036760

Country

United Kingdom

Region code

UKG - West Midlands (England)

Internet address(es)

Main address

www.wmca.org.uk

I.6) Main activity

Urban railway, tramway, trolleybus or bus services

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Section II: Object

II.1) Scope of the procurement

II.1.1) Title

January 2025 Subsidised Bus Tenders

Reference number

129_ITT1516

II.1.2) Main CPV code

• 60112000 - Public road transport services

II.1.3) Type of contract

Services

II.1.4) Short description

Transport for West Midlands (TfWM), part of the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA), supports the provision of an extensive passenger transport network across the West Midlands. This Notice is in relation to the Award of tenders for the provision of services that are due to commence on 5th January 2025.

The value confirmed within this notice is the aggregated value of all contracts that were advertised and subsequently awarded, following evaluation of all bids that were submitted through the Authorities electronic tendering portal.

A total of Thirty Two (32) separate/distinct contracts have been awarded to Seven (7) suppliers.

II.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: No

II.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)

Value excluding VAT: £35,430,890

II.2) Description

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

• 60112000 - Public road transport services

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKG - West Midlands (England)

Main site or place of performance

West Midlands

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Transport for West Midlands (TfWM), part of the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA), supports the provision of an extensive passenger transport network across the West Midlands. This Notice is in relation to the Award of tenders for the provision of services that are due to commence on 5th January 2025.

The value confirmed within this notice is the aggregated value of all contracts that were advertised and subsequently awarded, following evaluation of all bids that were submitted through the Authorities electronic tendering portal.

A total of Thirty Two (32) separate/distinct contracts have been awarded to Seven (7) suppliers.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Price / Weighting: 100

Price - Weighting: 100%

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

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Section IV. Procedure

IV.1) Description

IV.1.1) Type of procedure

Open procedure

IV.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes

IV.2) Administrative information

IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure

Notice number: 2024/S 000-027494

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Section V. Award of contract

Contract No

T0057

Title

Service 54 - Worlds End – West Bromwich via MMH

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2) Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

30 November 2024

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 4

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Diamond Bus Limited

Oldbury

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

• UKG - West Midlands (England)

The contractor is an SME

No

V.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £1,910,350

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Section V. Award of contract

Contract No

T0109

Title

Service 47 & 49 - West Bromwich to Wednesbury/Bearwood

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2) Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

30 November 2024

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 4

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

West Midlands Travel Limited

Birmingham

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

• UKG - West Midlands (England)

The contractor is an SME

No

V.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £709,540

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Section V. Award of contract

Contract No

T0112

Title

Service 17 - Dudley to Kingswinford

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2) Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

30 November 2024

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 3

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Diamond Bus Limited

Oldbury

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

• UKG - West Midlands (England)

The contractor is an SME

No

V.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £642,311

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Section V. Award of contract

Contract No

T0122

Title

Service 24 - Walsall Wood to Catshill

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2) Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

30 November 2024

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 6

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Walsall Community Transport

Walsall

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

• UKG - West Midlands (England)

The contractor is an SME

Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £349,180

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Section V. Award of contract

Contract No

T0364

Title

Service 63,64,65 - Wolverhampton to Oxbarn Avenue/Penn/Fordhouses

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2) Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

30 November 2024

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 5

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Diamond Bus Limited

Oldbury

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

• UKG - West Midlands (England)

The contractor is an SME

No

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Section V. Award of contract

Contract No

T0375

Title

Service 637 - Walsall to Manor Hospital

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2) Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

30 November 2024

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 6

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Diamond Bus Limited

Oldbury

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

• UKG - West Midlands (England)

The contractor is an SME

No

V.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £350,771

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Section V. Award of contract

Contract No

T0439

Title

Service 67 - Wednesbury – Yew Tree

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2) Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

30 November 2024

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 5

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Walsall Community Transport

Walsall

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

• UKG - West Midlands (England)

The contractor is an SME

Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £309,140

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Section V. Award of contract

Contract No

T0511

Title

Service 30, 74a - West Bromwich to Wednesbury/Horseley Heath

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2) Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

30 November 2024

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 5

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Diamond Bus Limited

Oldbury

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

• UKG - West Midlands (England)

The contractor is an SME

No

V.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £1,576,208

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Section V. Award of contract

Contract No

T0562

Title

Service 17, 57 - Dudley to Stourbridge / Stourbridge to Wall Heath

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2) Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

30 November 2024

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 4

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Diamond Bus Limited

Oldbury

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

• UKG - West Midlands (England)

The contractor is an SME

No

V.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £2,130,367

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Section V. Award of contract

Contract No

T0583

Title

Service 17H - Halesowen to Merry Hill Centre

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2) Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

30 November 2024

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 4

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Diamond Bus Limited

Oldbury

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

• UKG - West Midlands (England)

The contractor is an SME

No

V.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £482,445

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Section V. Award of contract

Contract No

T0595

Title

Service 231 - Halesowen to Blackheath

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2) Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

30 November 2024

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 3

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Diamond Bus Limited

Oldbury

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

• UKG - West Midlands (England)

The contractor is an SME

No

V.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £709,360

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Section V. Award of contract

Contract No

T0663 - Option 1

Title

Service 41, 41A - West Bromwich to Friar Park/Wednesbury

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2) Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

30 November 2024

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 4

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Carolean Coaches Limited

Willenhall

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

• UKG - West Midlands (England)

The contractor is an SME

No

V.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £948,784

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Section V. Award of contract

Contract No

T0671

Title

Service 601, 602 - Solihull to Elmdon Park/Kineton Green Circulars

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2) Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

30 November 2024

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 5

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Silverline Landflight Limited

Solihull

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

• UKG - West Midlands (England)

The contractor is an SME

No

V.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £612,560

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Section V. Award of contract

Contract No

T0777

Title

Service 53,81 - Wolverhampton to Bilston/Dudley

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2) Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

30 November 2024

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 5

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Banga Buses

Wolverhampton

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

• UKG - West Midlands (England)

The contractor is an SME

Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £1,361,656

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Section V. Award of contract

Contract No

T0786

Title

Service 65 - Darlaston to Woods Estate

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2) Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

30 November 2024

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 5

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Diamond Bus Limited

Oldbury

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

• UKG - West Midlands (England)

The contractor is an SME

No

V.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £349,593

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Section V. Award of contract

Contract No

T0788

Title

Service 303 - County Bridge to Bilston

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2) Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

30 November 2024

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 5

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Diamond Bus Limited

Olbdury

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

• UKG - West Midlands (England)

The contractor is an SME

No

V.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £431,358

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Section V. Award of contract

Contract No

T0800

Title

Service 44 - West Bromwich to Harvills Hawthorns Circular

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2) Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

30 November 2024

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 2

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

West Midlands Travel Limited

Birmingham

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

• UKG - West Midlands (England)

The contractor is an SME

No

V.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £63,960

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Section V. Award of contract

Contract No

T0815

Title

Service 61 - Goldthorn Park to Wolverhampton

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2) Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

30 November 2024

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 5

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Diamond Bus Limited

Oldbury

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

• UKG - West Midlands (England)

The contractor is an SME

No

V.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £198,744

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Section V. Award of contract

Contract No

T0818

Title

Service 22 - Bearwood to Oldbury

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2) Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

30 November 2024

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 4

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

West Midlands Travel Limited

Birmingham

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

• UKG - West Midlands (England)

The contractor is an SME

No

V.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £607,620

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Section V. Award of contract

Contract No

T0832

Title

Service 224 - Bilston to Sedgley

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2) Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

30 November 2024

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 5

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Carolean Coaches Limited

Wolverhampton

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

• UKG - West Midlands (England)

The contractor is an SME

No

V.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £455,897

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Section V. Award of contract

Contract No

T0850

Title

Service 25 - Bloxwich to Kingstanding

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2) Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

30 November 2024

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 4

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Walsall Community Transport

Walsall

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

• UKG - West Midlands (England)

The contractor is an SME

Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £1,000,480

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Section V. Award of contract

Contract No

T0856

Title

Service 3 - Merry Hill Centre to West Bromwich

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2) Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

30 November 2024

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 4

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Carolean Coaches Limited

Wolverhampton

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

• UKG - West Midlands (England)

The contractor is an SME

No

V.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £415,337

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Section V. Award of contract

Contract No

T0877 (Option 1)

Title

Service 96 - Kingstanding/Erdington - Birmingham Airport

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2) Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

30 November 2024

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 4

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

West Midlands Travel Limited

Birmingham

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

• UKG - West Midlands (England)

The contractor is an SME

No

V.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £1,538,940

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Section V. Award of contract

Contract No

T0897

Title

Service 77, 77A, X15 - Sutton Coldfield to Walsall/Birmingham

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2) Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

30 November 2024

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 4

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

West Midlands Travel Limited

Birmingham

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

• UKG - West Midlands (England)

The contractor is an SME

No

V.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £3,651,700

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Section V. Award of contract

Contract No

T0917

Title

Service 45 - Walsall to West Bromwich

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2) Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

30 November 2024

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 4

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Diamond Bus Limited

Oldbury

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

• UKG - West Midlands (England)

The contractor is an SME

No

V.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £1,270,084

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Section V. Award of contract

Contract No

T0923

Title

Service 23, 23A - Wednesbury to Willenhall

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2) Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

30 November 2024

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 4

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Carolean Coaches Limited

Wolverhampton

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

• UKG - West Midlands (England)

The contractor is an SME

No

V.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £1,467,752

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Section V. Award of contract

Contract No

T0924

Title

Service 24, 24H - Merry Hill to Blackheath/Halesowen

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2) Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

30 November 2024

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 3

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Diamond Bus Limited

Oldbury

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

• UKG - West Midlands (England)

The contractor is an SME

No

V.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £2,097,485

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Section V. Award of contract

Contract No

T0925

Title

Service 14, 14A, 214, 215 - Dudley to Blackheath/Halesowen/Foxyards/Warrens Hall

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2) Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

30 November 2024

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 3

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Diamond Bus Limited

Oldbury

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

• UKG - West Midlands (England)

The contractor is an SME

No

V.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £2,630,017

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Section V. Award of contract

Contract No

T0936

Title

Service 665A, 665C - Solihull to Wythall

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2) Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

30 November 2024

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 4

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Silverline Landflight Limited

Solihull

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

• UKG - West Midlands (England)

The contractor is an SME

No

V.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £2,023,580

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Section V. Award of contract

Contract No

T0938

Title

Service 630A/630C - Solihull – Olton – Acocks Green – Shirley - Solihull

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2) Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

30 November 2024

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 5

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Silverline Landflight Limited

Solihull

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

• UKG - West Midlands (England)

The contractor is an SME

No

V.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £1,350,180

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Section V. Award of contract

Contract No

T0954

Title

Service 54, 54A, 61, 61A - Scott Arms to Perry Barr / West Bromwich to Perry Barr

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2) Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

30 November 2024

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 4

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Diamond Bus Limited

Oldbury

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

• UKG - West Midlands (England)

The contractor is an SME

No

V.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £1,754,407

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Section V. Award of contract

Contract No

T1011

Title

Service 10 - Walsall to Brownhills West

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2) Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

30 November 2024

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 3

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

West Midlands Travel Limited

Birmingham

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

• UKG - West Midlands (England)

The contractor is an SME

No

V.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £113,360

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Section VI. Complementary information

VI.4) Procedures for review

VI.4.1) Review body

West Midlands Combined Authority

Birmingham

Country

United Kingdom

VI.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures

West Midlands Combined Authority

Birmingham

Email

procurement.inbox@wmca.org.uk

Country

United Kingdom

Internet address

www.wmca.org.uk