Published date: 11 March 2025

Awarded contract - This means that the contract has been awarded to a supplier.


Closing: 4 February 2025, 12pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Railway transport services - 60200000

  • Business and management consultancy and related services - 79400000

Location of contract

West Midlands

Value of contract

£40,000

Procurement reference

06792-2025 Call off from CCS RM6187

Published date

11 March 2025

Closing date

4 February 2025

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

6 March 2025

Contract end date

31 March 2026

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Call-off from a framework agreement

A mini-competition or direct purchase from a pre-established framework agreement.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

With the impending changes to reforms in the rail industry and with Great British Railways (GBR) being established, WMRE is looking for support to develop and evidence information to build upon a Blueprint for the future role of WMRE.
WMRE has ambitions to enhance local accountability over the rail network in the West Midlands and the current government plans also commit to a greater role for local leaders to govern, manage, plan and develop rail networks in their areas.
WMRE is looking for support in developing and evidencing the Blueprint in two key areas: European comparison and legislation.

Award information

Awarded date

4 March 2025

Contract start date

6 March 2025

Contract end date

31 March 2026

Total value of contract

£62,400

This contract was awarded to 1 supplier.

Grant Thornton Uk LLP

Address

30 Finsbury Square
London

Reference

Companies House number: OC307742

Value of contract

£62,400

Supplier is SME?

Yes

Supplier is VCSE?

No

Additional details

Total amount is inclusive of VAT and an optional extension

About the buyer

Contact name

Carole Clarke

Address

16 Summer Lane
BIRMINGHAM
B193SD
England

Telephone

0121 214 7693

Email

carole.clarke@wmca.org.uk