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Housing Development Grants - External Solicitors

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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23 Oct 2025 at 09:40

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Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority has concluded its procurement process titled "Housing Development Grants - External Solicitors," seeking legal advisory and representation services. This initiative, classified under the industry category of Legal advisory and representation services (CPV 79110000), focused on providing advice and support in negotiations related to housing development grants. The tender was managed through a "selective" procurement method under a call-off from a framework agreement and was valued between £60,000 and £80,000. The procurement process, located in the West Midlands, concluded with an award phase completed by 23rd October 2025, having initially set a tender period that ended on 17th September 2025. The contract kicked off on 22nd September 2025 and is set to run for a yearly duration until 22nd September 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for those involved in the legal profession, particularly larger firms with the capacity to manage substantial contracts under framework agreements. The contract was awarded to Weightmans LLP, indicating potential growth for businesses ready to supply robust legal support in specialised areas such as housing development. While the requirement was not specifically geared towards SMEs or VCSEs, the project offered possibilities for firms with strategic insights into regional development projects or those aiming to expand within the West Midlands market. This provides a valuable opening for businesses seeking to cement partnerships with public entities and enhance their portfolio in legal services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Housing Development Grants - External Solicitors

Notice Description

Advice and support to officers in the negotiation and Agreement in relation to Housing Development Grants

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6eff10e5-6235-40c5-b406-8bc5bcbaba93
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d593987-3ca8-4cdd-8905-2f0bdf05ff17
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
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
21 Sep 2025 - 22 Sep 2026 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
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

WEIGHTMANS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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