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Agency Advice and Support for the Delivery of Brandhall Village - AWARD

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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12 Aug 2025 at 10:41

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Summary of the contracting process

The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council has completed the award stage of a procurement process titled "Agency Advice and Support for the Delivery of Brandhall Village". The project involves consultancy services for the development of Brandhall Village, focusing on residential development on a 5.1ha site. The industry category is development consultancy services, with an open procurement process methodology employed. Aspinall Verdi Limited has been awarded the contract with a value of £56,917. This consultancy service falls within the broader category of business and research development services, which aligns with the CPV codes 73220000, 73200000, and 79411100. The location for the delivery includes various regions within the United Kingdom, with the primary address being in West Midlands (B69 3DB). The procurement stage reached completion on 12th August 2025, and key deadlines were set for 21st July 2025, 15:00 hrs. The contracted work is scheduled to cover the period from 1st November 2025 to 31st December 2026.

This tender provides significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in land agency, real estate consultancy, or development consultancy services. Organisations that can navigate complex development projects and offer robust advisory support will be well-suited to engage with such contracts. The expansive scope and required expertise suggest that larger consultancies with capabilities in housing development, land negotiation, and public sector collaboration may find this type of procurement particularly beneficial. As the council intends to transform the former Brandhall golf course into a thriving residential community with associated infrastructure, businesses with a successful track record in similar large-scale projects will find ample opportunity to expand their portfolio and establish ongoing partnerships with public sector entities like Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Agency Advice and Support for the Delivery of Brandhall Village - AWARD

Notice Description

Agency Advice and Support for the Delivery of Brandhall Village SMBC owns the former Brandhall golf course in the south-west of the borough. In November 2022 the decision was made to release 5.1ha of the site for residential development, whilst the remainder of the site will remain in Council ownership for the development a replacement Causeway Green Primary school (approx. 2.6ha), and the development of a public park. The Council is seeking to appoint a land agent and associated professionals to advise and assist the Council in procuring a developer for the housing site, the negotiation of the disposal agreement, and potential support that may be required as the development progresses. Contract Period The duration of this project will be decided based upon the advice of the tenderer and a programme scope and timeframe should be submitted as part of the supporting evidence to this response. The Council anticipates that this commission should be completed within 9 - 12 months. Value of the Contract The value of the contract is expected to be up to PS110,000. This is the maximum fixed fee threshold for the project, and it is inclusive of project management, any supporting material (plans/documents/literature/data room access) required to undertake consultation events/marketing carried out by the consultant team to deliver the project. The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to the ITT and other related documents. In Order To View and Submit a Tender, you will be required to' Opt-In'. For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the 'Guidance for Suppliers' section of the website. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. If you require further assistance in respect of the system please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810. Closing date: Monday 21 July 2025 at 15:00hrs.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b762f89-0f5d-4ade-a0e9-8124afc62306
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

73220000 - Development consultancy services

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£56,917 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Dec 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MIDLANDS
Postcode
B69 3DB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG37 Sandwell
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Sandwell
Electoral Ward
Oldbury
Westminster Constituency
West Bromwich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ASPINALL VERDI

Further Information

Notice Documents

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