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Housing Development Grants - External Solicitors

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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12 Nov 2025 at 15:01

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Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) has completed a procurement process titled "Housing Development Grants - External Solicitors," focusing on Legal advisory services under CPV classification 79111000. The procurement, conducted via a call-off from a framework agreement method, concluded at the award stage with an active status as of 12th November 2025. The contract, valued at £75,000, encompasses services within the West Midlands, United Kingdom, and spans from 1st October 2025 to 30th September 2026. The primary role of the selected supplier, Browne Jacobson LLP, includes the preparation of draft grant agreements to support the deployment of Housing Funds.

This tender presents significant opportunities for large legal firms specialising in public sector legal advisory services, especially those capable of handling grant agreement preparations. Browne Jacobson LLP, a large supplier based in Nottingham, was awarded the contract, showcasing the prospect for similar firms to engage with regional authorities and expand their market within the public sector. While not tailored for SMEs or VCSEs, such contracts offer lucrative prospects for established legal entities looking to solidify their presence and expertise in government-related legal services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Housing Development Grants - External Solicitors

Notice Description

The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) needs to prepare draft grant agreements to facilitate the deployment of Housing Funds.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-be6ed309-68d1-4d37-919c-db9e6083aaa3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0cdd5e6-5a86-4887-b894-f745fca52b4e
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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

79111000 - Legal advisory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2026 6-12 months
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
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
BIRMIMGHAM
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

BROWNE JACOBSON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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