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CWC26083 - Legal Support for City Housing Investment and Refurbishment Programme

WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL

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03 Jun 2026 at 15:24

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Summary of the contracting process

The City of Wolverhampton Council has completed the procurement process for legal support in the City Housing Investment and Refurbishment Programme. Classified under the legal services industry category (CPV code 79100000), this contract is valued at £70,000 and will be executed within England, United Kingdom. The awarding phase of the contract has concluded, with Anthony Collins Solicitors LLP receiving the award through a direct procurement method, a streamlined approach allowing the council to expedite the process based on previously acquainted advisory services. The contract period is set to start on 3rd June 2026 and run until 1st August 2027.

Business growth opportunities from this tender largely pertain to legal firms specialising in public sector contracts and procurement advisory services. Companies that are particularly skilled in navigating complex legal frameworks and have prior experience with the Public Contract Regulations 2015 are well-positioned to compete for similar future contracts. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find entry opportunities through similar frameworks catering to specified legal services, such as the CHIC Legal Services Framework. This procurement illustrates the potential for SMEs in the legal domain to engage beneficially with local government bodies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CWC26083 - Legal Support for City Housing Investment and Refurbishment Programme

Notice Description

City Of Wolverhampton Council requires legal support during the tendering process for the procurement of their City Housing Investment and Refurbishment contract, due to the size, nature, and complexity of the requirement. Anthony Collins Solicitors have advised the Council on this contract previously, and understand the contract requirements. This contract has been awarded the Anthony Collins Solicitors utilising the direct award mechanism via the CHIC Legal Services Framework pursuant to the Public Contract Regulations 2015.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2f3ba3da-51d1-420a-98af-c7398df18495
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/603a8429-0844-4b8d-b702-e2dcce630cab
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
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
£70,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£69,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
2 Jun 2026 - 1 Aug 2027 1-2 years
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Wolverhampton
Electoral Ward
St Peters
Westminster Constituency
Wolverhampton West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ANTHONY COLLINS SOLICITORS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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