Buyer
West Midlands Combined Authority
The tender notices in our corpus from West Midlands Combined Authority, newest first, read from Find a Tender and Contracts Finder. Each links to its own page and to the original.
- Notices in the corpus
- 1,235Counted in the corpus search index when this page was read, across every stage (forecast, tender, award, contract). The index is refreshed by the corpus, so the newest notices may be missing for a while.Counted at Sun 18 Oct 2026, 03:24 BST.
- Newest notice published
- 16 Oct 2026
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- Local AuthorityThe corpus’s classification from the buyer name, as supplied.
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Which notices has this buyer published?
Open notices are live tenders and forecasts. All notices also include historical ones: awarded, closed or past their deadline.
- WM Collaborator fund- Networks and Leadership Programme pre-market engagementWest Midlands Combined Authority · Published 9 Oct 2026West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) are looking to complete a further Pre-Market Engagement (PME) to gather information from the market around the Creative industry. The West Midlands has a large and diverse creative economy, characterised by a high proportion of small organisations, micro-busin£2,300,000Estimated value stated in the noticeForecast · Planning
- West Midlands Catalyst Fund - Pre market engagementWest Midlands Combined Authority · Published 9 Oct 2026West Midlands Combined Authority is undertaking a Pre-Market Engagement (PME) to gather insight and feedback from the creative industries sector on the proposed Catalyst Fund and how best to support the development of creative hubs, infrastructure and growth ecosystems across the region. The Creati£3,860,000Estimated value stated in the noticeForecast · Planning
- Pre- Market Engagement- Commercial & Mixed Use Development Business Case ConsultancyWest Midlands Combined Authority · Published 9 Oct 2026Pre- Market Engagement- Commercial & Mixed Use Development Business Case Consultancy Dear Supplier West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) are looking to complete a Pre-Market Engagement (PME) to gather information from the market around Commercial & Mixed Use Development Business Case Consultancy.Value not stated in sourceForecast · Planning
- WM Catalyst Fund West Midlands Combined Authority · Published 8 Oct 2026The Creative Industries are a priority growth sector within both the UK’s Industrial Strategy and the West Midlands Growth Plan. The region has significant strengths in areas such as screen industries, gaming, CreaTech, design and fashion, with the potential to drive further economic growth, investm£3,860,000Estimated value stated in the noticeForecast · Planning
- WM Collaborator fund- Networks and Leadership ProgrammeWest Midlands Combined Authority · Published 8 Oct 2026The West Midlands creative economy is supported by a diverse ecosystem of creative businesses, freelancers, cultural organisations, networks and sector bodies. While the region has significant strengths and growth opportunities, evidence gathered through the Creative Places Growth Fund programme hig£2,300,000Estimated value stated in the noticeForecast · Planning
- Pre-Market Engagement - Provision of 24/7 Emergency Overhead Line Equipment (OLE) Response and Repair Services for Midland Metro Limited (MML)West Midlands Combined Authority · Published 26 Aug 2026Pre-Market Engagement - Provision of 24/7 Emergency Overhead Line Equipment (OLE) Response and Repair Services for Midland Metro Limited (MML) Purpose of Engagement The Authority is undertaking a pre-market engagement exercise for Midland Metro Limited to inform the development of its procurement st£600,000Estimated value stated in the noticeForecast · Planning
- Provision of 24/7 Emergency Overhead Line Equipment (OLE) Response and Repair Services for Midland Metro Limited (MML)West Midlands Combined Authority · Published 26 Aug 2026Provision of 24/7 Emergency Overhead Line Equipment (OLE) Response and Repair Services for Midland Metro Limited (MML) Purpose of Engagement The Authority is undertaking a pre-market engagement exercise for Midland Metro Limited to inform the development of its procurement strategy and future requir£600,000Estimated value stated in the noticeForecast · Planning
- Tendered Bus Services - Contract T0887West Midlands Combined Authority · Published 19 Aug 2026The 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 23rd October 2027 need to be r£1,229,943Estimated value stated in the noticeForecast · Planning
- East Birmingham and North Solihull Design and Outline Business CaseWest Midlands Combined Authority · Published 30 Jun 2026Transport planning and design linked to the East Birmingham and North Solihull transport corridors and Outline Business Case.Value not stated in sourceForecast · Planning
- Cooperative Intelligent Transport Systems (C-ITS) Project for Transport for West Midlands (TfWM)West Midlands Combined Authority · Published 10 Jun 2026Transport for West Midlands (TfWM), as the executive transport body of the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) is embarking on a transformational program to deploy Cooperative Intelligent Transport Systems (C-ITS) across the region. The project seeks to address the deployment of four integratedValue not stated in sourceForecast · planned
- Supply and Installation of Bus SheltersWest Midlands Combined Authority · Published 10 Jun 2026For the provision of and installation of bus shelters across Transport for West Midland's bus shelter asset portfolio.£15,000,000Estimated value stated in the noticeForecast · Planning
- Supply of Timetable CasesWest Midlands Combined Authority · Published 10 Jun 2026Supply of time table cases to be utilised across Transport for West Midland's asset portfolio (bus stops and stations).£1,000,000Estimated value stated in the noticeForecast · Planning
- WMCA Corporate Travel ContractWest Midlands Combined Authority · Published 2 Jun 2026Travel platform system for the booking of corporate travel and accommodation services throughout the UK and International travel.£1,344,000Estimated value stated in the noticeForecast · Planning
- Skills Innovation Challenge Fund - Sector-Led Construction AcademiesWest Midlands Combined Authority · Published 22 May 2026Employer based construction academies to deliver construction courses in real world settings.£5,000,000Estimated value stated in the noticeForecast · Planning
- Connect to Work - Sandwell, Walsall & WolverhamptonWest Midlands Combined Authority · Published 22 May 2026Supported Employment Services (Connect to Work) delivering both IPS and SEQF models to Out of Work and In Work participants£12,000,000Estimated value stated in the noticeForecast · Planning
- Investment FundsWest Midlands Combined Authority · Published 20 May 2026The provision of Fund Management Services relating to the Commercial Investment Fund (CIF) and Residential Investment Fund (RIF), and other funds as required. The appointed supplier will provide investment management and operational support for the funds, including the identification, assessment, anValue not stated in sourceForecast · Planning
- Preliminary Market Engagement for Midland Metro Limited- Tram Wheel Lathe Servicing and MaintenanceWest Midlands Combined Authority · Published 5 May 2026Midland Metro Limited (MML) is undertaking preliminary market engagement to understand supplier capability, capacity, and potential service delivery models for the maintenance and support of rail wheel lathes. The information gathered will help inform the development of the procurement strategy andValue not stated in sourceForecast · Planning
- Preliminary Market Engagement for Midland Metro Limited- Technical Authoring-Infrastructure Maintenance ManualsWest Midlands Combined Authority · Published 5 May 2026Digital Manuals. Preliminary Market Engagement for Midland Metro Limited- Technical Authoring-Infrastructure Maintenance Manuals£15,000Estimated value stated in the noticeForecast · Planning
- Asset and Service Commercialisation Strategy Market EngagementWest Midlands Combined Authority · Published 5 May 2026Transport for West Midlands (TfWM) are seeking to appoint a supplier to deliver a chapter of the TFWM commercial strategy, based on revenue that TfWM is generating outside of ticket sales. During 2025/26, £6m was generated from bus stop advertising and approximately £70k from CCTV monitoring and dro£90,000Estimated value stated in the noticeForecast · Planning
- Solar Partnership Market EngagementWest Midlands Combined Authority · Published 28 Apr 2026Solar Partnership Market Engagement. We are issuing a UK2 Preliminary Market Engagement Notice to formally invite market responses. Our prospectus outlines our objectives and current thinking — and sets out four high-level questions for which we are seeking written responses to through our e-tenderi£731,000,000Framework ceiling or programme total, not a contract valueForecast · Planning
- West Midlands Metro Tram Fleet MaintenanceWest Midlands Combined Authority · Published 5 Mar 2026WMCA, as owner of the West Midlands Metro, intends to explore the potential of undertaking a future procurement process for the long-term maintenance of the Birmingham–Wolverhampton tram fleet, comprising 42 CAF Urbos light rail vehicles currently in passenger operation. The proposed Rolling Stock M£140,000,000Framework ceiling or programme total, not a contract valueForecast · Planning
- Investment Zone Scoping – Higher Skills Capacity EvaluationWest Midlands Combined Authority · Published 12 Jan 2026The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) is made up of 18 local councils, working together to make the West Midlands the best place to live, work and visit. Our priorities include homes, jobs, transport and growth for everyone. As an organisation, we're focused on making life better for people in£150,000Estimated value stated in the noticeForecast · Planning
- Investment Zone Scoping – Higher Skills Capacity EvaluationWest Midlands Combined Authority · Published 12 Jan 2026The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) is made up of 18 local councils, working together to make the West Midlands the best place to live, work and visit. Our priorities include homes, jobs, transport and growth for everyone. As an organisation, we're focused on making life better for people in£150,000Estimated value stated in the noticeForecast · Planning
- Online Engagement PlatformWest Midlands Combined Authority · Published 23 Dec 2025The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) is made up of 18 local councils, working together to make the West Midlands the best place to live, work and visit. Our priorities include homes, jobs, transport and growth for everyone. As an organisation, we're focused on making life better for people in£140,000Estimated value stated in the noticeForecast · Planning
- Metro and Rail Works PipelineWest Midlands Combined Authority · Published 22 Dec 2025Scope Transport for West Midlands (TfWM) is engaging with the supply chain to explore progressive and collaborative contracting approaches for its potential Metro and Rail pipeline up to 2032. Birmingham Sports Quarter (BSQ) Metro Extension - 1.5km extension from Digbeth (Birmingham Eastside) to theValue not stated in sourceForecast · Planning
What has this buyer published most recently?
This preview follows the current page’s record order. It is a sample, not a complete history or a forecast.
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WM Collaborator fund- Networks and Leadership Programme pre-market engagement
Estimated value stated in the notice
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West Midlands Catalyst Fund - Pre market engagement
Estimated value stated in the notice
- 03
Pre- Market Engagement- Commercial & Mixed Use Development Business Case Consultancy
Value not stated in source
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WM Collaborator fund- Networks and Leadership Programme
Estimated value stated in the notice
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Estimated review time125 minutesSource: Your inputs and this page · Visible record count
125 minminutes
- First record5
- Remaining records on this page120
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What can you safely conclude from these records?
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- Sun 18 Oct 2026, 03:24 BST
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