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WBHE and BEE Support

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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28 Aug 2025 at 17:20

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "WBHE and BEE Support" project, managed by the West Midlands Combined Authority, falls under the industry category of Legal Services, denoted by CPV code 79100000. This tender pertains to a selective procurement method involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The contracting opportunity was finalised on 14th August 2025, with a total contract value of £50,000. The project will be executed in the West Midlands, United Kingdom, with the contract period running from 15th August 2025 to 23rd June 2027. The procurement stage is set at the award phase, with Anthony Collins LLP secured as the supplier.

This tender provides a substantial opportunity for large legal service providers experienced in working within a structured framework agreement. Although the current opportunity does not favour SMEs or VCSEs, large firms specialising in legal services can leverage this contract to bolster their service portfolios and enhance relationships with governmental bodies, particularly in the West Midlands. Engaging with such contracts can lead to further opportunities within the public sector, encouraging business growth and expansion.

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Notice Title

WBHE and BEE Support

Notice Description

WBHE and BEE Support

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-874fbe89-8bd5-43da-b6b9-0db4d6436ffe
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ccddde62-3e06-4e96-96d0-a131c616d3cd
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

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
28 Aug 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
14 Aug 2025 - 23 Jun 2027 1-2 years
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
Elinor Rhodes
Contact Email
elinor.rhodes@wmca.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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