New Stations Package 1: Alternative Service Provision Walsall Wolverhampton Economic Case Update - Demand and Catchment
West Midlands Combined AuthorityEstimated Value
£44,105 – £0
Deadline
30 September 2025
Published
15 April 2026
Type
services
Overview
New Stations Package 1: Alternative Service Provision Walsall Wolverhampton Economic Case Update - Demand and Catchment
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This contract is for updating the economic analysis supporting a new railway stations project between Walsall and Wolverhampton. The buyer needs fresh demand forecasting and catchment area analysis to justify the business case for the 'Alternative Service Provision' package of new stations.
Requirements
- No specific requirements listed in the notice — check the full tender documents.
- Likely to require experience in transport economics and demand forecasting (verify in full documentation)
- Likely to require understanding of railway catchment area modelling (verify in full documentation)
Key Tasks & Deliverables
- Update the economic case document with current demand forecasts for the new stations
- Analyse and define the catchment area for Walsall and Wolverhampton stations
- Provide evidence and data to support the business case for Alternative Service Provision package
- Deliver an updated Economic Case report ready for decision-making
How to Read This Tender
- 1This is a specialist transport/rail project — look for whether you need rail industry experience or if broader economic modelling skills are sufficient
- 2Check the full tender documents carefully for what 'Alternative Service Provision' means in this context (it's not explained in the title)
- 3The phrase 'Economic Case Update' means they already have a previous version — find out what's changed or outdated that needs refreshing
- 4Watch for whether they want just the analysis or the full report production including design, graphics, and stakeholder engagement
- 5Demand and catchment modelling often requires specific software tools (e.g. transport models) — check if you need to provide these or if the client will
Tips for Small Businesses
- This looks like specialist work — if you're not a transport economist, consider partnering with a larger consultant or subcontracting to economists who specialise in rail. You could bid as the lead on project management or stakeholder liaison if that's your strength.
- The value and duration aren't stated here — get the full tender documents early to understand timeline and budget, as 'updates' can sometimes be smaller, faster projects than full studies.
- Look for whether social value scoring is part of the evaluation (common in UK public sector) — if so, highlight any local economic benefits, skills development, or community engagement your team would deliver.
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West Midlands Combined AuthorityKey Dates
Published
15 April 2026
Submission deadline
30 September 2025
Notice type
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