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Metro Extension Legal Advice

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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26 Sep 2025 at 07:27

Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority has awarded a contract for legal advice related to the West Midlands Metro extension projects. Titled "Metro Extension Legal Advice," this procurement falls under the services category, specifically legal services. The process, initiated as a tender and currently at the award stage, is valued at £750,000, with a minimum of £250,000. The procurement follows a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period starts on 1st January 2025 and concludes on 31st December 2026, with the potential for two 12-month extensions. The contract will be fulfilled in the West Midlands, England, and primarily targets SMEs.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses capable of providing high-quality legal services in infrastructure projects. The project's scale and requirement for legal expertise offer growth potential for legal firms, particularly those experienced in public transport infrastructure. SMEs are especially encouraged to engage, given the suitability criteria that aim at fostering smaller enterprises. Winning such contracts can enhance a firm's reputation and provide a stable revenue stream over the contract period, with the possibility of further extensions. Consequently, legal firms with a history of success in similar frameworks and projects should consider competing or collaborating to maximise their chances.

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Notice Title

Metro Extension Legal Advice

Notice Description

Contract Award Notice to publish details following the award of a contract for the provision of legal advice in relation to the West Midlands Metro extension projects. Contract duration is 2 years with 2 x 12-month options to extend to a final potential expiry of 31/12/2028

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e9357771-9288-44a0-afe0-4e2929ad8687
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ed393a2-db6c-4aad-80c8-bb80d1c63648
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
SME

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
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement.team@wmca.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

WINCKWORTH SHERWOOD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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