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WBHE & LINE 1 Support

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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28 Aug 2025 at 17:26

Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority recently completed a procurement process titled "WBHE & LINE 1 Support," focusing on legal services within the region of West Midlands, United Kingdom. This contract was awarded to Bevan Brittan LLP following a selective procurement method, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender was concluded on 10th August 2025, with the contract period commencing on 14th August 2025 and concluding on 5th January 2027. The main stage of this process, the award phase, was marked by its publication on 28th August 2025, with the total contract valued at £50,000.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for large-scale legal service providers interested in supporting major transport infrastructure projects. Although not directly suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, it highlights the ongoing demand for specialized legal expertise in public sector projects. Businesses with experience in complex legal and infrastructural support within public frameworks would find this opportunity particularly fitting to leverage their capacities and expand their footprint within governmental projects in the West Midlands region.

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Notice Title

WBHE & LINE 1 Support

Notice Description

WBHE & LINE 1 Support

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a2df6890-3207-4f1d-9214-800081c8445e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e62a24f9-b5fd-42e8-b760-bdb980b3ad1e
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
10 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
13 Aug 2025 - 5 Jan 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

BEVAN BRITTAN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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