WMCA July 2026 Subsidised Bus Tenders

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    "name": "West Midlands Combined Authority"
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  "date": "2026-03-04T17:08:44Z",
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        "postalCode": "B19 3SD",
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    "description": "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.\nCurrent Subsidised Bus Contracts expiring on 25th July 2026 need to be re-procured in order to ensure the routes contained within each contract remain operational. There are three (3) contracts in total that are being tendered.\nPlease note the value of the procurement published is the total aggregrated value of all three (3) contracts.",
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    "title": "WMCA July 2026 Subsidised Bus Tenders",
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