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25 Jun 2026 at 09:39

Summary of the contracting process

The WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY has successfully completed the procurement process for "Legal Support for Housing Development Grant Agreements", which falls under the legal services industry category. This procurement was conducted via a call-off from the NEPO Legal Services framework agreement (NEPO513) and is located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The tender phase concluded on 4th June 2026, and the service contract runs from 11th June 2026 to 10th December 2027. Capsticks LLP has been awarded the contract valued at £50,000. This award was finalised on 25th June 2026, marking the current stage as Award.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the legal sector, particularly those specialising in drafting and negotiating housing development grant agreements. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could find this type of procurement advantageous due to its selective method, which narrows down the competition by sourcing from an established framework. Legal practices with expertise in housing development and public sector work are well-suited to benefit from this opportunity to expand their portfolio and establish a foothold with governmental and regional authorities. Engaging in this type of project can enhance an organisation’s reputation and open doors to further contracts within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Legal Support for Housing Development Grant Agreements

Notice Description

Legal support for the preparation, negotiation, and completion of up to two housing development grant agreements, together with any associated or collateral documentation. Call off from NEPO (North East Procurement Organisation) Legal Services (NEPO513)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2011326f-1c56-42e1-acd4-09a3e79c33dc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63c0430c-d615-4f39-b25c-37d1d58e14fd
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
10 Jun 2026 - 10 Dec 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B19 3SD
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Newtown
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAPSTICKS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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