Legal Services Retainer - Grant Agreement Support (RDEL and Housing Growth & Incubator Programme)

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Award

05 Jun 2026 at 15:25

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the West Midlands Combined Authority entails hiring external legal services under a retainer arrangement to support grant agreement workstreams associated with the Target Housing Revenue Acceleration Funding Programme and the WMCA High Streets & Growth Incubator Programme. The award phase has been completed, with Anthony Collins Limited selected as the supplier under the selective procurement method, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. This process was focused on the legal services industry (CPV: 79100000) and located in the West Midlands, UK. Key dates include the tender period ending on 29th May 2026 and the contract period running from 1st June 2026 to 31st May 2027.

This tender creates opportunities for businesses specialising in legal services, particularly those experienced in government contracts and grant negotiations. With a location focus in the West Midlands, UK, SMEs with a capability in providing strategic negotiation and subsidy control advice can find this an excellent opportunity to expand their public sector portfolio. As the procurement method was selective, participating businesses needed to be part of the relevant framework agreement to compete effectively.

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Notice Title

Legal Services Retainer - Grant Agreement Support (RDEL and Housing Growth & Incubator Programme)

Notice Description

Provision of external legal services via a retainer arrangement to support two grant agreement workstreams: (1) negotiation and agreement of remaining RDEL grant agreements under the Target Housing Revenue Acceleration Funding Programme; and (2) preparation of a standard form grant agreement, negotiation of individual grant agreements with constituent authorities, and subsidy control advice under the WMCA High Streets & Growth Incubator Programme. Instructions to be issued as required under the retainer.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-74a5091d-4ae2-4ddf-b470-93dae5ed77d0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63e3f20c-f3f7-4378-a691-691967c086c4
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
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
29 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2027 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

ANTHONY COLLINS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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