Scope
Reference
PRT-TFWM-SMG-2025-0004
Description
A comprehensive review of the cross-sector benefits of bus services and those related savings so that a major part of the argument for continued spending on bus services is not overlooked
And recommendations for changes in future Green Book and TAG updates to remedy the risk to bus spending if these savings continue to be less commonly encountered in appraisal too.
Contract 1. Bus Spending and Cross Sector Savings
Supplier
Contract value
- £40,000 excluding VAT
- £48,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Award decision date
6 October 2025
Earliest date the contract will be signed
28 October 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 28 October 2025 to 31 January 2026
- 3 months, 4 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services
Contract locations
- UKG - West Midlands (England)
Information about tenders
- 2 tenders received
- 2 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 2 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 1 supplier unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - limited competition
Supplier
Steer Group Limited
14-21 Rushworth Street
London
SE1 0RB
United Kingdom
Email: ukinfo@steergroup.com
Website: http://www.steergroup.com
Region: UKI44 - Lewisham and Southwark
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. Bus Spending and Cross Sector Savings
Contracting authority
West Midlands Combined Authority
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGMD-1353-PZVX
16 Summer Lane
Birmingham
B19 3SD
United Kingdom
Email: procurement.team@wmca.org.uk
Website: http://www.wmca.org.uk
Region: UKG31 - Birmingham
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government