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Extension of Consultant Solicitor Contract

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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11 Oct 2024 at 13:35

Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) has extended the contract for Peter Geach Associates Limited to continue providing legal services under the "Extension of Consultant Solicitor Contract." This procurement process falls under the "award" stage, with the contract awarded on 29 July 2024. The contract extension, valued at £88,920, starts on 1 May 2024 and ends on 31 December 2024. This Single Tender Action (STA) method was necessitated by the solicitor not being on any frameworks, ensuring continuity of ongoing key workstreams at the WMCA. The services will be carried out in the West Midlands, England, and are categorised under the CPV code 79100000 for legal services.

This extended contract provides a significant opportunity for businesses in the legal services industry, particularly those specialising in consultancy solicitors. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to take note, as the procurement method and the need for specialised services indicate a preference for nimble and experienced law firms capable of delivering continued support to governmental authorities. The strategic extension solidifies the role of Peter Geach Associates Limited within the WMCA’s operational framework, potentially paving the way for future partnership opportunities in similar or related capacities.

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Notice Title

Extension of Consultant Solicitor Contract

Notice Description

A retrospective STA for the extension of contract of Peter Geach, who has been working at the WMCA for 2 years as a Solicitor. The Solicitor is not on any Frameworks and therefore we are only able to extend their contract directly. The extension to this Solicitors contract will also ensure continuity of service of key workstreams currently in progress at the WMCA.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8c44df40-ce86-4e8f-a30e-8a3b4cd8d90a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a950704f-fb92-42f9-a35e-2bef065358e7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£88,920 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£88,920 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2024 - 31 Dec 2024 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
Procurement Team
Contact Email
procurement.team@wmca.org.uk
Contact Phone
0121 214 7302

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

PETER GEACH ASSOCIATES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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