Qualifying Utilities Dynamic Market (QUDM) for the provision of Small Franchised Bus Services in the West Midlands - The West Midlands Franchising Scheme for Buses
- Published
- 10 August 2026
- Submission deadline
- 9 August 2039
- Procedure
- Open procedure
- Lots
- 1
- Documents
- 1
- Notice number
- 075868-2026
- Reference
- ocds-h6vhtk-06e07a
- Official source
- Official source
CPV codes
- 60000000Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 34000000Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
Description
This notice relates to a Qualifying Utilities Dynamic Market (the Dynamic Market) being established by the West Midlands Combined Authority (the WMCA) for its use and the use of any successor authorities, for the procurement of small franchised bus services in the West Midlands. The Invitation to Apply for Membership (the IAM) for the Dynamic Market is available at the link at the bottom of this notice. The Dynamic Market is being established as part of the WMCA's bus franchising programme, under which the West Midlands bus network will transition from a deregulated system into public control. The franchising scheme has been made by the WMCA under the Transport Act 2000 (as amended). Under the franchising model, Transport for West Midlands (TfWM) will specify routes, service standards and operational requirements, and procure small franchised bus services contracts and associated services competitively under the Dynamic Market (Small Franchised Bus Services). The Dynamic Market is intended to create and maintain a pool of qualified suppliers eligible to participate in future procurements for Small Franchised Bus Services. It has been designed to support proportionate access to fran…
Official publications
- FTS · 075868-2026 · 10 August 2026
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the deadline to bid for this tender?
- The submission deadline is 9 August 2039. Check the official source, as dates can be modified.
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