Scope
Reference
PRTTFWMWPG20250003
Description
The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) supports the provision of an extensive passenger transport network across the West Midlands, both in fulfilment of statutory duties and to enable access to facilities and services. The WMCA supports the provision of local bus services, by financially subsidising routes that are not provided on a commercial basis by private operators.
A current Subsidised Bus Contracts expiring on 4th January 2026 needs to be re-procured in order to ensure the route contained within the contract remains operational.
Contract T0927 - Service 27 - Rubery, Great Park to Solihull
Contract 1. Subsidised Bus Tender - T0927 - Service 27
Supplier
Contract value
- £3,500,000 excluding VAT
- £4,200,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
10 November 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
10 November 2025
Standstill period
- End: 20 November 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
21 November 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 4 January 2026 to 30 October 2027
- Possible extension to 27 October 2029
- 3 years, 9 months, 24 days
Description of possible extension:
The contract contains the following provisions to extend the contract;
Extension of up to 68 weeks (31st October 2027 to 17th February 2029)
and
Extension of up to 36 weeks (18th February 2029 to 27th October 29)
Extensions will be utilised should the Authority require the service provision beyond the initial term and the service provided by the Operator is satisfactory and in-line with the service specification and contractual 'Key Performance Indicators'.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 60112000 - Public road transport services
Contract locations
- UKG - West Midlands (England)
Information about tenders
- 3 tenders received
- 3 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 0 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 2 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Utilities
Supplier
Diamond Bus Limited
- Companies House: 02531054
Rotala Group Headquarters, Hallbridge Way
Tividale, Oldbury
B69 3HW
United Kingdom
Region: UKG37 - Sandwell
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Subsidised Bus Tender - T0927 - Service 27
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