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Housing Development Funding Agreements

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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10 Mar 2026 at 11:34

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Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority has successfully completed the procurement process for the "Housing Development Funding Agreements" aimed at contracting external solicitors for advising on housing development grants. Categorised under legal services, this contract is valued at £90,000 and involves delivery within the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement utilised a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement, marking the award stage of the process on 2nd March 2026. The contract period spans from 3rd March 2026 to 31st January 2028. Businesses interested in legal services within this region were invited to participate before the tender period ended on 31st January 2026.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for large legal firms capable of providing specialised advisory services for housing development grants. However, it is less suitable for SMEs or VCSEs. The established partnership with DWF Law LLP, a large-scale supplier, underscores the emphasis on capability to handle significant and complex legal requirements within the specified contract period. Companies with expertise in legal services and the capacity to operate within the framework agreements will find such procurements advantageous for expanding their professional reach and gaining access to ongoing governmental projects within the West Midlands region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Housing Development Funding Agreements

Notice Description

Contracting external solicitors to advise on Housing Development Grants

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a997a19e-adbc-4274-8d8d-af31d53853dc
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

79100000 - Legal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
3 Mar 2026 - 31 Jan 2028 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
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

DWF LAW

Further Information

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