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Legal Services - Material Supply Contract

WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL

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02 Jan 2026 at 11:55

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process described involves Wolverhampton City Council seeking legal services for the preparation of tender documents related to their Managed Material Supply Contract. This contract falls under the legal services industry, classified with the CPV code 79100000. The buyer, Wolverhampton City Council, is based in Wolverhampton, West Midlands, England, and the tender was designed to be suitable for small and medium enterprises. The process has reached the award stage as of 2nd January 2026. The awarded contract has a value of £20,000, covering a contract period from 2nd December 2025 to 1st December 2026.

This tender offers businesses the opportunity to engage with a local government body, promoting business growth within the legal services sector. Given the procurement method of a single tender action below threshold, businesses specialising in legal services, especially SMEs, might find this contract beneficial for establishing or maintaining relationships with public sector entities. Anthony Collins Limited has been awarded the contract due to their previous involvement and expertise with the drafting requirements, offering continuity and efficiency for Wolverhampton City Council in addressing the amendments required under the Procurement Act 2023. This strategic partnership indicates potential for future collaborations and extensions of service agreements with local councils.

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Notice Title

Legal Services - Material Supply Contract

Notice Description

Wolverhampton Homes required Legal Services to support with the preparation of tender documents for the re-procurement of its Managed Material Supply Contract. Following a detailed review of the contract scope, required amendments to documents include updates to make them suitable for a procurement under the new Procurement Act 2023, and scope for separate Lots,

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0b5e7e3c-82a3-49e0-8757-ef7e6e90dacd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa9264ee-8a75-4ab5-a445-80ea22ae46e8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79100000 - Legal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
2 Dec 2025 - 1 Dec 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WOLVERHAMPTON
Postcode
WV11 1XU
Post Town
Wolverhampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG39 Wolverhampton
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Wolverhampton
Electoral Ward
Wednesfield South
Westminster Constituency
Wolverhampton North East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ANTHONY COLLINS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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