AwardedAwarded 14 November 2025
Subsidised Bus Tender - T0927 - Service 27
West Midlands Combined Authority · Local authority
In brief
West Midlands Combined Authority awarded transport work to Diamond Bus Limited on 14 November 2025.
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What the notice says
The 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. The WMCA supports the provision of local bus services, by financially subsidising routes that are not provided on a commercial basis by private operators.
A current Subsidised Bus Contracts expiring on 4th January 2026 needs to be re-procured in order to ensure the route contained within the contract remains operational.
Contract T0927 – Service 27 - Rubery, Great Park to Solihull
Who won
| Winner | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Diamond Bus Limited 3 bids received | £3,500,000 | Awarded 10 November 2025 4 January 2026 to 30 October 2027 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 072732-2025
- Contract details notice · UK7, notice 080800-2025
About the buyer
West Midlands Combined AuthorityLast 12 months
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From notice 072732-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 11 November 2025, last updated 8 December 2025. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.