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November 25 & January 2026 Subsidised Tender Bus Services

Awarded to Chaserider Buses Limited, Diamond Bus Ltd, West Midlands Travel Limited

West Midlands Combined Authority(buyer)

Published
Published 28 May 2025
Deadline
Closed 27 June 2025

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Overview

The West Midlands Combined Authority procured the re-tendering of 14 subsidised bus service contracts across the West Midlands, with two contract commencement dates in November 2025 and January 2026 to maintain passenger transport network operations. The contract was awarded on 21 August 2025 for a total value of £14,852,880 to Chaserider Buses Limited, Diamond Bus Ltd, and West Midlands Travel Limited. The procurement is now in delivery and complete.

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Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Services
Procedure
Open
SME suitable
Yes
Published
28 May 2025
Questions by
11 June 2025
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Public-service busesTransport services (excl. Waste transport)

Award outcome

Awarded value
£14,852,880
Award date
21 August 2025
Contract period
2 November 2025 → 30 October 2027
Winners
  • Chaserider Buses Limited
  • Diamond Bus Ltd
  • West Midlands Travel Limited

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Notice history

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  1. Contract

    8 September 2025

  2. Contract

    26 August 2025

  3. Contract Notice

    28 May 2025

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