Opportunity overview
Transport for West Midlands (TfWM), is committed to delivering high-quality, inclusive, and sustainable transport infrastructure that aligns with the region’s strategic objectives. Recognising the critical role of design in shaping user experience, safety, and long-term value, TfWM is establishing a Design Excellence Panel as a key mechanism to embed design thinking from the outset of project development. The Panel will act as a critical friend to project teams, offering independent, expert advice at key stages of the project lifecycle. It will support the delivery of TfWM’s Local Transport Plan and its six (6) Big Moves, ensuring that all schemes, whether rail, bus, tram, or active travel, are functional, inclusive, and contextually responsive. The Panel will champion a co-design approach, fostering collaboration across disciplines and with communities to create places that are accessible, safe, welcoming and inclusive for all. The Design Excellence Panel will operate initially under a three-year programme, with periodic reviews to ensure its continued relevance and impact. Workshops will be held bi-monthly, with flexibility to increase frequency based on project demand. Site visits will be arranged as required to support a ‘no site boundary’ approach—encouraging consideration of wider spatial and social context. The Panel will consist of approximately twenty (20) individuals (members) drawn from a diverse range of disciplines, including: • Architecture • Landscape Architecture • Inclusive Design • Heritage and Conservation • Urban Planning • Civil and Structural Engineering • Public Health • Sustainability • Access Consultancy • Place Curation • The Arts Panel members must either live in or have demonstrable experience working within the West Midlands, ensuring a strong understanding of local context and community needs. The Panel will: • Provide design assurance aligned with TfWM’s strategic goals • Champion inclusive, safe and sustainable design • Support the development of Design Guides • Promote cross-disciplinary collaboration and knowledge-sharing • Contribute to post-occupancy evaluations and continuous improvement The Panel will not: • Override statutory or technical standards • Make decisions on budgets or procurement • Enforce recommendations—these remain advisory
Awarded to
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Amey OW
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- Contract signed
- 6 Apr 2026
- Suppliers
- One of 15 awarded suppliers
- Award ID
- 1
- Status
- active
- Location
- London, UKI31, EC4A 1AB, United Kingdom
AtkinsRéalis UK Limited
- Shared published award value
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- Contract signed
- 6 Apr 2026
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- One of 15 awarded suppliers
- Award ID
- 1
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- active
- Location
- Epsom, UKJ26, KT18 5BW, United Kingdom
Colas Rail Limited
- Shared published award value
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- Contract signed
- 6 Apr 2026
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- One of 15 awarded suppliers
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- 1
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- active
- Location
- London, US, SW1H 0EX, United States
Coventry University
- Shared published award value
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- Contract signed
- 6 Apr 2026
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- One of 15 awarded suppliers
- Award ID
- 1
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- active
- Location
- Coventry, UKG33, CV1 5FB, United Kingdom
Howells
- Shared published award value
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- Contract signed
- 6 Apr 2026
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- One of 15 awarded suppliers
- Award ID
- 1
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- active
- Location
- Birmingham, UKG31, B5 6ET, United Kingdom
Intervention Architecture
- Shared published award value
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- Contract signed
- 6 Apr 2026
- Suppliers
- One of 15 awarded suppliers
- Award ID
- 1
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- active
- Location
- Birmingham, UKG31, B19 3ST, United Kingdom
Mima Group Ltd
- Shared published award value
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- Contract signed
- 6 Apr 2026
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- One of 15 awarded suppliers
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- 1
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- active
- Location
- Lincoln, UKF30, LN1 1XG, United Kingdom
OOBE
- Shared published award value
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- Contract signed
- 6 Apr 2026
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- One of 15 awarded suppliers
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- 1
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- active
- Location
- Newcastle Upon Tyne, UKC22, NE6 2HL, United Kingdom
Phil Jones Associates Ltd
- Shared published award value
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- Contract signed
- 6 Apr 2026
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- One of 15 awarded suppliers
- Award ID
- 1
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- active
- Location
- Birmingham, UKG31, B31 2UQ, United Kingdom
Pinnegar Hayward Design
- Shared published award value
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- Contract signed
- 6 Apr 2026
- Suppliers
- One of 15 awarded suppliers
- Award ID
- 1
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- active
- Location
- Birmingham, UKG31, B1 3AL, United Kingdom
Prior + Partners
- Shared published award value
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- Contract signed
- 6 Apr 2026
- Suppliers
- One of 15 awarded suppliers
- Award ID
- 1
- Status
- active
- Location
- London, UKI43, EC1M 6EJ, United Kingdom
Stantec UK Ltd
- Shared published award value
- Value not stated
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- Not supplied
- Contract signed
- 6 Apr 2026
- Suppliers
- One of 15 awarded suppliers
- Award ID
- 1
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- active
- Location
- Warrington, UKD61, WA3 6UT, United Kingdom
Systra Ltd
- Shared published award value
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- Contract signed
- 6 Apr 2026
- Suppliers
- One of 15 awarded suppliers
- Award ID
- 1
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- active
- Location
- London, UKI31, EC2V 8AE, United Kingdom
The Transportation Consultancy
- Shared published award value
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- Not supplied
- Contract signed
- 6 Apr 2026
- Suppliers
- One of 15 awarded suppliers
- Award ID
- 1
- Status
- active
- Location
- Leamington Spa, UKG13, CV32 4QN, United Kingdom
Weston Williamson + Partners
- Shared published award value
- Value not stated
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- Not supplied
- Contract signed
- 6 Apr 2026
- Suppliers
- One of 15 awarded suppliers
- Award ID
- 1
- Status
- active
- Location
- London, UKI44, SE1 8QH, United Kingdom
Classification
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Lots
- Lot 1Value not stated
Documents and notices
- Contract details notice on Find a TenderOpen source ↗