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Award

03 Jun 2026 at 10:21

Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Fire Service is the buying organisation for a procurement process titled "Employment advice" under the industry category of Legal services (CPV 79100000). The process took place in the West Midlands, United Kingdom, and is now in the Award stage, having been completed on 3rd June 2026. The procurement was conducted via a limited method, specifically a competitive quotation below the threshold, with an initial tender period ending on 6th May 2026 and the contract period spanning from 7th May to 8th May 2026. This tender seeks to provide legal employment advice, with a minimum value set at £30,411 GBP.

This procurement presents an opportunity for large-scale legal service businesses with expertise in employment advice to collaborate with the West Midlands Fire Service. The successful supplier for this contract was EVERSHEDS SUTHERLAND (INTERNATIONAL) LLP, known for their capability to deliver large-scale legal solutions. Businesses aiming to grow in the legal consultation market, particularly those that can manage competitive quotations below thresholds efficiently, would find such tenders beneficial. The engagement with a public sector client like the West Midlands Fire Service can enhance credentials and provide strategic leverage in securing future contracts. Although the tender is not specifically targeting SMEs or VCSEs, businesses focusing on comprehensive employment law services are well-suited for such opportunities.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Employment advice

Notice Description

Employment advice. Period - 28 July 2025 to 24 April 2026

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-93e55703-5bd9-403a-95db-36a2ab1098bc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee12444d-fdc2-40ea-8398-70edb1a30c29
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
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
£30,411 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,411 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
6 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
6 May 2026 - 8 May 2026 30 days
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 FIRE SERVICE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B7 4HW
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
Nechells
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EVERSHEDS SUTHERLAND (INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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