WMCA July 2026 Subsidised Bus Tenders
key details
| Value | £2,600,000 (£31,200,000 inc. VAT) |
|---|---|
| Status | complete |
| Category (CPV) | 60000000 +1 more |
| Region | West Midlands |
| Deadline | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Procedure | open |
| SME suitable | Yes |
| OCID | ocds-h6vhtk-066285 |
Awards (2)
This procurement was awarded to 2 suppliers. Values shown are per-award; the notice total is £2,600,000.
| Supplier | Value | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chaserider Buses Limited shared | £582,000 | 4 Jun 2026 | active |
| West Midlands Travel Limited shared | £1,863,550 | 4 Jun 2026 | active |
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.
Current Subsidised Bus Contracts expiring on 25th July 2026 need to be re-procured in order to ensure the routes contained within each contract remain operational. There are three (3) contracts in total that are being tendered.
Please note the value of the procurement published is the total aggregrated value of all three (3) contracts.
documents
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019694-2026 , tenderNotice
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notice history
2 notices published against this procurement.
| Published | Type | Regime | Notice |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Mar 2026 | Tender notice (UK4) | Procurement Act 2023 | 019694-2026 |
| 5 Jun 2026 | Contract award (UK6) | Procurement Act 2023 | 053277-2026 |
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