Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
West Midlands Combined Authority
16 Summer Lane
Birmingham
B193SD
UK
Contact person: Asma Begum
E-mail: asma.begum@wmca.org.uk
NUTS: UKG31
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://wmcanet.sharepoint.com/sites/Home
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Iterative Design for Kids Streets Interventions
Reference number: PRT-NETRES-SMG-2026-0001
II.1.2) Main CPV code
60000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
The purpose of this work is to produce a detailed design for the first set of proposed highway changes integral to the "Kids Streets" programme. Kids Streets is a shared flagship strategic priority of the Road Safety (RS) and Active Travel (AT) Commissioners at the West Midlands Combined Authority, enthusiastically backed by Mayor Richard Parker as part of his overall vision of "Journeys for Everyone" across the West Midlands.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
34 917.00
GBP
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
60100000
60200000
60500000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKC
UKD
UKE
UKF
UKG
UKH
UKI
UKJ
UKK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The purpose of this work is to produce a detailed design for the first set of proposed highway changes integral to the "Kids Streets" programme. Kids Streets is a shared flagship strategic priority of the Road Safety (RS) and Active Travel (AT) Commissioners at the West Midlands Combined Authority, enthusiastically backed by Mayor Richard Parker as part of his overall vision of "Journeys for Everyone" across the West Midlands.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition
Justification for selected award procedure:
The works, supplies or services can be provided only by a particular economic operator for the following reason: absence of competition for technical reasons
Explanation
PJA have unrivalled knowledge of child -centred street design and have informed the development of government policy and contributed to the national 'Manual for Streets' guidance. PJA's expertise has raised awareness of the potential benefits of such an approach within the WMCA region, explaining how this can support delivery of our accessibility, mobility and safety policy agendas. Therefore, the WMCA is seeking to put a formal agreement in place using a compliant framework for Phil Jones Associates (PJA) to access the consultants practical experience, ensuring an effective trial of the Kids Streets concept and establish continuity across our local authority partners. This will be achieved through the specific tasks outlined in the Scope of Work.
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section V: Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
24/03/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Phil Jones Associates (PJA)
04685684
Birmingham
UK
NUTS: UKG
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 34 917.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
25/03/2026