West Midlands Combined Authority's Bus Franchising Programme Branding

West Midlands Combined Authority
West Midlands
Invited to quote
22 June 2026 to 19 June 2028

Brand development and design services for the West Midlands Combined Authority and Transport for West Midlands Bus Franchising Programme, supporting utilities transport buses under a contract running from June 2026 to June 2028.

Open the official notice

Awarded value: £363k; As published
Published: 8 September 2026; Find a Tender
Awarded: 8 September 2026; HOW & HOW LTD
Contract length: 24 months; Ends 19 June 2028

What the buyer is asking for

Provision of brand identity, design, and strategic marketing services for public transport networks and vehicles.

Lifecycle

Publishedon Find a Tender
8 September 2026
Contract awardedto HOW & HOW LTD
8 September 2026
Contract starts
22 June 2026
Contract ends
19 June 2028

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How it compares

7.6× the typical brand strategy contract (£48k).

Cite this contract

Link: https://bidskim.com/tender/3865184/west-midlands-combined-authority-s-bus-franchising-programme-branding
Buyer reference: Not published
Open contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-06f456
Source: Find a Tender
Last checked: 12 October 2026

West Midlands Combined Authority. West Midlands Combined Authority's Bus Franchising Programme Branding. Contract award, 8 September 2026. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/3865184/west-midlands-combined-authority-s-bus-franchising-programme-branding (accessed 12 October 2026).