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06839-2025

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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16 May 2025 at 10:23

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Summary of the contracting process

The tender process for external legal support services, titled "06839-2025," was conducted by the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) under the industry category "Legal Services" (CPV code: 79100000). Based in Birmingham, England, the WMCA sought legal expertise to develop additional Grant Funding Agreement templates necessary for their Integrated Settlement programme. The procurement method was selective, utilising a call-off from the Commercials Services Group (CSG) framework agreement, with a contract valued at £25,000. Key dates within this process included the tender period ending on 7 April 2025, followed by the contract period running from 8 April 2025 to 8 October 2025. The award phase occurred on 7 April 2025 and was published on 16 May 2025.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in legal services, particularly those involved in drafting and managing grant agreements and supporting local government initiatives. Given the project's scope, businesses familiar with public sector work and capable of providing tailored legal consultancy services would be ideal candidates to fill similar requirements. Of note, the procurement process was designed to accommodate small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), encouraging their participation and potential success in future contracts with the WMCA and local authorities. Moreover, companies with existing ties to framework agreements may find streamlined access to such opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

06839-2025

Notice Description

Browne Jacobson produced a precedent Grant Funding Agreement (GFA) template for the Integrated Settlement programme and were appointed using a Stakeholder Led (under PS10k) one quote exercise. The WMCA now requires additional GFA templates to be produced which will be used (inter-alia) in the following circumstances- I. Inter-authority GFA for WMCA to pass funding onto local authorities in the context of Integrated Settlement arrangements. II. Third party GFA for WMCA to pass funding onto third parties. III. Third sector Grant Letter for WMCA to pass small grants onto voluntary sector organisations and charities. The supplier has been appointed via Commercials Services Group (CSG) Framework (Ref: Y21012). CSG is the trading function of Kent County Council.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/54f55f35-1df6-4862-8ce8-c8391827a0d1
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
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
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
7 Apr 2025 - 8 Oct 2025 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
Bhupinder Singh Chadha
Contact Email
bhupinder.chadha@wmca.org.uk
Contact Phone
0121 214 7302

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

BROWNE JACOBSON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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