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Bus Franchising - Legal Support

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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02 Dec 2025 at 08:43

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was carried out by the West Midlands Combined Authority for the provision of legal support related to bus franchising. This contract falls under the services category, specifically legal services, and the process utilised a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The awarded contract, valued at £516,834, involves work to be delivered in the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom. The procurement journey has progressed through to the award stage, with significant dates including the tender period concluding on 15th September 2025, and the contract commencing on 3rd November 2025 and concluding on 2nd May 2027. The award was made to Sharpe Pritchard and was officially published on 2nd December 2025.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with capabilities in legal advisory services. The focus on bus franchising legal support suggests that businesses with experience in transport law or public transport systems would find this contract particularly aligned with their expertise. Given the selective procurement method and framework utilisation, this opportunity could also position suitable firms for future engagements within an established framework, offering long-term stability and increased visibility within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Bus Franchising - Legal Support

Notice Description

To provide Legal support in relation to Bus Franchising

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-901ea21f-8c52-46c0-a9f5-23c3342eb81d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d845d6e-6437-4756-92ee-4bd4a3332e5d
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
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
£516,834 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£516,834 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
3 Nov 2025 - 2 May 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
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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

SHARPE PRITCHARD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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