Tender Results of West Midlands Combined Authority

Rail Freight Case Making-Purpose of work is to better understand the geography and economics of maritime container distribution in Great Britain

Midland Metro Limited - Track Tolerances - Institution of Railway Research (IRR at Huddersfield Uni)-Track tolerances and benchmark review against best industry practices and other light rail networks for Midland Metro Limited

Waste Recycling and Management Services-A variety of waste is produced and disposed of from West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) facilities and Bus Stations, ranging from non-hazardous general wastes and recyclable materials, through to special and hazardous wastes. WMCA recognises the importance of continuously improving our environmental practice and waste removal is a managed activity where this must be delivered. WMCA also has a duty to dispose of waste according to current legislation, legally and responsibly, using license...

Evaluation of Job Rotation Pilot-The purpose of the evaluation will be to understand whether a Job Rotation (JR) model, applied to the West Midlands area, is effective in supporting employers to upskill their workforce and /or to provide Universal Credit (UC) claimants with valuable work experience that improves their employment outcomes.

FutureFest Feasibility Study-An RFQ was developed to commision a consultancy to produce a feasiblity study for a Creative/Tech festival in the West Midlands. This festival would follow a similar guise to other international festivals such as South by South West in America, and would be a vehicle to promote the region, and attract investment, as well as support the West Midlands Growth Plan.

Leadership of the Logistics & Distribution Cluster for the West Midlands-An RfQ was developed to commisson an organisation to be the distinct logistics and distribution cluster lead for the West Midlands. The primary objective shall be to represent, promote, and advance the interests of the logistics cluster in line with and building on our existing Steering Group structure. The innovation and business growth aspect can add most value in this commission, setting out the opportunities and needs of different types of logistics businesses to innovate, move up value chai...

Consultancy Services for a Strategic Feasibility Study for Stourbridge/Wordsley Glass Quarter Dudley-An RFQ was issued for a consultant to undergo a strategic feasibility study and action plan for the Stourbridge/Wordsley Glass Quarter site in Dudley. The consultants will undergo an assessment of viability, potential opportunities, and constraints to provide a set of recommendations informing a collaborative working plan and the Dudley Borough 10-Year Cultural Strategy.

Overhead Line Equipment (OLE) 24/7 Emergency Response Term Service for Midland Metro Limited (MML) LC082-Provision of Overhead Line Equipment (OLE) 24/7 Emergency Response Term Service for Midland Metro Limited (MML)

Technical Support-The Technical Support will be responsible for the successful delivery of Work Packages 1 and 2 of Project WISERR is delivered to the agreed scope, time, quality, and budget.

Provision of Grant Management Services for the CWGLEF Activate Grants Programme-An RFQ was issued to procure an organisation to plan and deliver the ACTIVATE Grants Programme on behalf of the WMCA, as part of the CWGLEF. The provider has submitted a proposal for the planning and design of the grants programme, the launch and delivery of the programme, and the contracting, management, and evaluation of all grants throughout the second half of 2024. In addition, the provider will deliver networking and events through the programme.