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CWC26052 - i54 Legal Advice

WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL

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28 Apr 2026 at 14:30

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Summary of the contracting process

The City of Wolverhampton Council, in collaboration with South Staffordshire Council, has completed the award stage of the procurement process titled "CWC26052 - i54 Legal Advice", classified under the Legal Services industry category (CPV: 79100000). This procurement is connected to the i54 Western Extension, a major employment park in the West Midlands. The procurement involved appointing solicitors for preparing Land Sale Contracts for the development of a new headquarters on Plot 1, set to commence construction in Summer 2026. The contract period started on 1st April 2026 and ends on 31st December 2026. The awarded supplier is Browne Jacobson LLP for a contract valued at £35,000.

The procurement offers lucrative opportunities for legal firms specialising in property law and contract preparation, particularly those suited to small and medium enterprises (SMEs). With the emphasis on facilitating the expansion of the i54 employment park, businesses in legal advisory services can leverage this project to enhance their portfolio within the public sector. Engaging in this process substantiates potential for growth by establishing connections within municipal developments and large-scale infrastructure projects. The collaborative aspect with the Wolverhampton City Council helps ensure sustained business growth in legal services tied to urban development projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CWC26052 - i54 Legal Advice

Notice Description

i54 Western Extension is an extension to i54 a major employment park North of the City of Wolverhampton. In 2023, the JV partners, City of Wolverhampton Council and South Staffordshire Council, completed the infrastructure including new access road, new incoming services and the creation of prepared platforms for development purposes. The JV Partners have now agreed Heads of Terms with a manufacturer to build a new HQ on Plot 1. Solicitors need to be appointed to assist with preparing the necessary Land Sale Contracts and other agreements to enable the new occupier to commence building in Summer 2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-136e059b-a6a2-4ef6-a978-f2276283285e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/278b586b-6ee5-4bab-955b-d1c6aff9c177
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£35,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
20 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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
WV1 1RL
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
St Peters
Westminster Constituency
Wolverhampton West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BROWNE JACOBSON

Further Information

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