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    ContractsWest Midlands Bus Services Contract Re-procurement (T0887)
    Open tender

    West Midlands Bus Services Contract Re-procurement (T0887)

    Contract value
    £1.2m
    Published 19 Aug 2026

    WMCA seeks qualified operators to provide subsidised bus services across the West Midlands from October 2027, maintaining existing regional transport routes and public accessibility.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· West MidlandsPublished 19 Aug 2026· 1 months agoviaFind a Tender
    Contract value
    £1.2m
    Published 19 Aug 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £1,229,943indicative
      Pounds sterling
    • Closing date
      Rolling
      No closing date published
    • Sector
      Transport & Logistics
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      West Midlands

    Lifecycle

    Open

    Open tender — no closing date published. Opened 1 months ago.

    19 August 2026
    Open tender · no closing date published

    Brief

    The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) is re-procuring subsidised bus service contracts that expire on 23rd October 2027. This opportunity involves providing passenger transport services across the West Midlands region to maintain current routes and ensure continued access to essential facilities and services. The WMCA is seeking qualified bus operators to deliver comprehensive transport solutions that fulfil statutory obligations and support public mobility. Interested suppliers should be experienced in managing bus service operations, fleet management, and delivering reliable passenger transport. Contract commencement is expected after the current contracts expire.

    Track record

    2 awards · 2 winners
    Thin record

    Only 2 prior awards here — too little to read.

    In transport logistics, WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY has awarded 2 contracts to 2 suppliers.

    Who wins here
    1. WALSALL COMMUNITY TRANSPORT LIMITED1× · 50%
    2. Chaserider Buses Limited1× · 50%

    Across transport logistics, the most active winners are SKYLINE TAXIS, 24X7 LTD, HAWK EXPRESS CABS LTD — the field to beat, or your route in as a partner.

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-06e7a2

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