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Social Rent top up - External Solicitors

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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23 Oct 2025 at 08:54

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "Social Rent top up - External Solicitors" is led by the West Midlands Combined Authority. This tender, classified under the industry category of "Legal advisory and representation services" (CPV: 79110000), is situated in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. It is at the award stage, with the contract being awarded on 1st October 2025. The procurement was executed through a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract commenced on 1st October 2025 and will conclude on 30th September 2026, with an awarded value of £70,000 against a minimum value expectation of £70,000 and a total project budget of £100,000.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for large legal firms with expertise in housing and social policy. With the contract focusing on converting affordable rent properties to social rent, firms equipped to navigate complex legal frameworks within this sector could greatly benefit. Although this procurement process was not specifically designed for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), well-established law firms can leverage their resources and expertise to secure and successfully deliver on such contracts, thereby expanding their market presence within the public sector housing initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Social Rent top up - External Solicitors

Notice Description

WMCA is seeking legal support to develop a specimen grant funding agreement for a new housing initiative funded by the remaining PS129.65 million balance of the Brownfield Grant Fund, originally secured between 2019 and 2023 under the new "Housing, Property and Regeneration Investment" Programme Business Case. The project aims to convert affordable rent homes already in delivery to social rent by providing a WMCA funded grant top up. This approach focuses on changing tenure rather than funding new developments.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f37c8b3-dba4-4d14-88e0-e5424d2e037b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 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
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
BIRMIMGHAM
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

ANTHONY COLLINS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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