Bus Patronage- Trend and Drivers of Change 2026- Survey
AwardHighlights
- Award value
- —
- Winning supplier
- Steer Davies & Gleave Ltd
- Award date
- —
Details
- Published
- 2 Nov 2026
- Deadline
- —
- Value
- —
- Location
- UKG
- Source
- Find a Tender
- Source notice ID
- 103603-2026
- OCID
- ocds-h6vhtk-079547
- CPV codes
- 60112000
Description
The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) has undertaken a competitive procurement exercise to appoint a specialist consultancy to deliver an independent, evidence-based assessment of local bus demand trends. The commission will provide a robust understanding of the factors influencing bus patronage and deliver practical recommendations to support financial planning, patronage growth and strategic decision-making in advance of the introduction of bus franchising in 2027..
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Lots (1)
| Lot | Title | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The appointed supplier will undertake a focused programme of analytical work comprising of: • Analysis of historic and current bus patronage trends. • Assessment of internal and external factors influencing demand. • Quantification of the impact of key demand drivers where appropriate. • Development of a three-year patronage forecast. • Recommendations to improve patronage growth and financial performance. • Stakeholder engagement to validate findings and capture organisational insight. • ProducThe appointed supplier will undertake a focused programme of analytical work comprising of: • Analysis of historic and current bus patronage trends. • Assessment of internal and external factors influencing demand. • Quantification of the impact of key demand drivers where appropriate. • Development of a three-year patronage forecast. • Recommendations to improve patronage growth and financial performance. • Stakeholder engagement to validate findings and capture organisational insight. • Production and presentation of a final evidence-based report. | — |
Awarded contracts (1)
| Title | Supplier | Value | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Award 103603-2026-1 | Steer Davies & Gleave Ltd | — | — |