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WMCA July 2026 Subsidised Bus Tenders

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Deadline
3 days left
March 30, 2026
Contract Details
Category
Open Procedure
Reference
019694-2026
Value
£31,200,000
Location
West Midlands, United Kingdom
Published
March 19, 2026
CPV Code
Project Timeline

Tender Published

March 04, 2026

Deadline for Questions

March 23, 2026

Submission Deadline

March 30, 2026

Contract Start Date

July 25, 2026

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Budget
£31,200,000
Duration
9 months
Location
West Midlands
Type
Open Procedure
75
Quality Score/100
Good

Original Tender 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 aggregated value of all three (3) contracts.

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75
Good

Tender Quality Score

This tender for bus services is generally well-structured with clear basic information and a reasonable estimated value. However, it lacks specific evaluation criteria and details on document content, impacting clarity and completeness.

Score Breakdown

Legal Compliance75/100

The tender adheres to open procedure and provides a CPV code. Deadlines are present, though the submission deadline might be considered tight given the contract value and duration. No disputes are reported. Regulatory compliance is assumed based on the provided information.

Clarity80/100

The description of the procurement's purpose and context is clear. However, the absence of specified evaluation criteria and the lack of content in the tender documents prevent a full assessment of clarity regarding how bids will be judged.

No evaluation criteria specified
Completeness70/100

Most basic information is present, including title, reference, organization, estimated value, and contract duration. However, the lack of accessible content for the tender documents is a significant omission, hindering a complete understanding of the requirements.

No document content available
Fairness85/100

The tender is open, and the estimated value is disclosed. The procedure is open, suggesting broad access. However, the absence of specified evaluation criteria could lead to perceived subjectivity. The deadline is present but could be tighter for some bidders.

Practicality65/100

The tender specifies a contract start date and duration. However, the lack of information regarding e-submission and the absence of document URLs for detailed content limit the practicality for potential bidders.

No e-submission
Document URL missing
Data Consistency90/100

Key fields such as title, reference, organization, value, and dates are populated. There are no reported disputes or suspensions, and the dates provided are logically sequenced.

Sustainability50/100

The tender does not explicitly mention any green procurement, social aspects, or innovation focus. It is also not indicated as EU funded, suggesting a limited emphasis on these aspects.

Not green procurement
No social criteria

Strengths

Clear basic information and context
Disclosed estimated value and contract duration
Open procedure with CPV code provided
No reported disputes

Concerns

Missing evaluation criteria
No content available for tender documents
Lack of e-submission details
Limited sustainability considerations

Recommendations

1. Provide clear evaluation criteria to enhance transparency.
2. Ensure all tender documents are accessible with content summaries or direct links.

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