WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY · Awarded contract

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Award of Framework Agreement for Rail Franchise Advisory Services to Multiple Suppliers by West Midlands Combined Authority

Awarded 24 Nov 2019

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Awarded24 Nov 2019

Value£0.00

SupplierJacobs UK Limited,Atkins Limited,SLC-Systra,Ove Arup & Partners International,Aecom Ltd,Mott MacDonald Limited

AgencyWEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

RegionWest Midlands

CategoryConsultancy & Legal

Ended 2y 12mo ago4y term

Awarded 24 Nov 2019Expired 23 Nov 2023

About

West Midlands Combined Authority awarded a framework agreement to Jacobs UK Limited, Atkins Limited, SLC-Systra, Ove Arup & Partners International, Aecom Ltd, and Mott MacDonald Limited for franchise advisory services.

The framework comprises specialist consultancy expertise on railway, technical, and commercial advisory services, divided into seven lots: Devolution and Strategic Planning; Transport Integration Services; Rail Operations and Performance; Customer Quality; Economic and Revenue Forecasting; Railway Infrastructure and Assets Advice; and Rolling Stock.

The agreement supports West Midlands Rail Limited (trading as West Midlands Rail Executive) in designing, procuring, and managing the next West Midlands Franchise, with the current franchise expiring in March 2026.

The framework is also available to other local authorities.

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