ITS WORLD CONGRESS 2027 - CAV SUPPORT
WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITYEstimated Value
£119,557 – £0
Deadline
6 March 2026
Published
15 June 2026
Type
services
Overview
Consultancy services to support with ITS technical expertise and programme delivery in preparation for the ITS World Congress event in 2027.
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The UK government is looking for consultancy support to help prepare for hosting the ITS World Congress 2027 event. They need experts in Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) technology and project delivery to help plan and run this major international conference.
Requirements
- Consultancy services expertise in Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) technical knowledge
- Programme delivery and event management capability
- Experience supporting large-scale international conferences or similar events
- Ability to work on preparation activities leading up to 2027
- No specific certifications mentioned in this notice — check full tender documents for detailed requirements
Key Tasks & Deliverables
- Provide technical ITS expertise to support event planning and delivery
- Assist with programme development for the ITS World Congress 2027
- Support preparation and logistics for hosting an international conference
- Deliver consultancy advice on ITS-related content and technical themes
- Help coordinate programme delivery across the preparation phase
How to Read This Tender
- 1ITS World Congress is a major international event — this is likely a high-profile, visible project, so quality and reputation matter as much as cost.
- 2The notice is brief, so download and read the full tender documents carefully to understand exactly what 'programme delivery support' means and what the timeline looks like.
- 3Look for the contract value, duration, and key milestones in the full documents — these aren't mentioned in this summary.
- 4Check whether they want one lead consultant or a team, and whether you can subcontract specialist support.
- 5Understand what 'ITS technical expertise' specifically covers — this could mean autonomous vehicles, traffic management, smart infrastructure, or all three.
Tips for Small Businesses
- If you're not a large consultancy, consider forming a consortium or partnering with a larger firm that has event delivery experience — they may need a specialist ITS partner.
- Highlight any previous experience with government events, international conferences, or transport-related projects, even if not ITS-specific.
- This is a consultancy contract, so your bid should emphasize your team's expertise and delivery track record — include relevant case studies and named experts who will work on it.
Award Details
White Willow Consulting Ltd
£119,557
Likely incumbents
Suppliers who won similar work from this buyer in the last 5 years.
- 1
Jacobs U.K. Limited
1 contract wonlatest 11 Jun 2026ends 31 Dec 2026£74,572
total awarded
- 2
Matchtech Group (UK) Limited
1 contract wonlatest 28 May 2026ends 18 Sept 2026£42,400
total awarded
- 3
STEER DAVIES & GLEAVE LIMITED
- 4
ARCADIS CONSULTING (UK) LIMITED
1 contract wonlatest 2 Apr 2026ends 13 Mar 2027£31,944
total awarded
- 5
PH Initiatives Ltd
1 contract wonlatest 30 Mar 2026ends 31 Mar 2027£54,000
total awarded
Jacobs U.K. Limited is the most likely incumbent based on recency and category match. To win, bidders typically need a clearly differentiated proposition or a price advantage.
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West Midlands Combined AuthorityKey Dates
Published
15 June 2026
Submission deadline
6 March 2026
Renewal expected40% confident
March 2027
Predicted using median duration of UK contracts in the same CPV division (11 months from contract start date → renewal expected by Mar 2027).
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