Tenders/November 2026 Subsidised Bus Tenders

November 2026 Subsidised Bus Tenders

West Midlands Combined Authority
Published: Jul 31, 2026
Updated: Jul 31, 2026
Source: uk_fts

About This Opportunity

This is a services contract in the governance and public administration and transport and logistics sectors, with a focus on Urban Mobility, Logistics and Freight. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 4.6 million. Proposals must be submitted before August 26, 2026.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the governance and public administration sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

Provision of sixteen (16) subsidised local bus service contracts across the West Midlands to ensure continuity of socially necessary passenger transport services from 1 November 2026. The procurement is being conducted through an Open Procedure under the Procurement Act 2023 and suppliers may bid for one or more contracts.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on July 31, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 072910-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About West Midlands Combined Authority

West Midlands Combined Authority has issued 277 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 4 currently open and 249 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Architecture & Engineering Services, Transport & Logistics, and Governance & Public Administration. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK Contracts Finder and UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: July 31, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

What type of contract is this?

This is a Services contract in the Governance & Public Administration sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is £4,587,147 - £4,587,147. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 072910-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is August 26, 2026. You have 26 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by West Midlands Combined Authority in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

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Key Details

Submission Deadline
Aug 26, 2026
26 days remaining
Estimated Budget
£4,587,147 - £4,587,147
Contract Type
Services
Eligibility
Firms / Consortiums
Language
English
Reference
072910-2026

Source

uk_fts
uk_fts
Official Source

Contracting Authority

West Midlands Combined Authority
🇬🇧United Kingdom

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