West Midlands Combined Authority · Awarded contract

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Provision of Accounting and Commercial Expertise for Bus Franchising Transition to West Midlands Combined Authority

Awarded 30 Jun 2025

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Awarded30 Jun 2025

Value£49,620.48

SupplierWaterman Aspen

AgencyWest Midlands Combined Authority

RegionWest Midlands

CategoryConsultancy & Legal

Ended 1y ago4mo term

Awarded 30 June 2025Expired 31 Oct 2025

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West Midlands Combined Authority awarded a contract to Waterman Aspen for specialist accounting and commercial expertise to support the transition to bus franchising, specifically the acquisition of depots and fleet from National Express and the creation of a revenue management approach.

The contract value is £49,620.48.

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