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Ticketing System (cENV) - Legal Support

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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13 Feb 2026 at 15:57

Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority has awarded a contract to Trowers and Hamlins LLP for providing legal support for the Ticketing System (cENV) project. This contract, classified under legal advisory services within the industry category, entails selective procurement via a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract commenced on 1st April 2025 and extends for a year, with an optional extension. Focused within the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom, the procurement stage has progressed to the award phase as of 31st March 2025. The contract is valued at £170,069.

This tender presents significant opportunities for large-scale legal firms, especially those adept in public procurement frameworks, to expand their portfolio through providing specialised advisory services. Although primarily geared towards larger firms owing to the complexity and scope of the services required, participating in such tenders allows businesses to bolster their expertise in the public sector, particularly within the West Midlands region. The involvement of the West Midlands Combined Authority underscores the importance of understanding regional dynamics, which could be strategically beneficial for firms looking to secure similar public contracts in the future.

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Notice Title

Ticketing System (cENV) - Legal Support

Notice Description

A Contract has been awarded to Trowers and Hamlins LLP for the provision of Ticket System (cENV) legal support, for a period of 12 months, with an option to extend, starting on 1st April 2025.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-712ba2c2-5583-4256-8eec-9617222aa767
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee7420fc-e592-4671-88e5-76a6509dcb3c
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79111000 - Legal advisory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£170,069 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£102,069 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
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

TROWERS & HAMLINS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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