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Legal Locums Contract Renewal

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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11 Oct 2024 at 13:47

Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) has successfully completed the procurement process titled "Legal Locums Contract Renewal," classified under the industry category of Legal Services (CPV: 79100000). This contract, valued at £120,000 and conducted via a selective call-off from a framework agreement (CCS RM6277 Non-Clinical Staffing, Lot 4 - Legal Services), extends the engagements of two Legal Locums through the supplier Sellick Partnership (Midlands) Ltd. The procurement took place in the West Midlands, UK, with the contract period running from 1st August 2024 to 31st January 2025. The award status was marked active on 11th September 2024, following the completion of the tender period ending on 31st July 2024.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the legal services sector, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to secure similar valuable extensions or engagements in future WMCA projects. Such contracts provide a stable revenue stream and exposure to ongoing substantial project work within the public sector. Firms with experience in public sector frameworks and those capable of providing specialised legal locum services would find themselves in a strong position to compete in similar tenders, presenting avenues for both business growth and enhanced industry reputation.

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Notice Title

Legal Locums Contract Renewal

Notice Description

This call off is for the contract extensions of two Legal Locums working at the WMCA who were originally appointed through Sellick Partnership. WMCA Procurement is seeking to compliantly direct award these extensions to Sellick via CCS RM6277 Non-Clinical Staffing (Lot 4- Legal Services). Both Locums have knowledge of the business and are progressing project work that cannot be interrupted without significant impact to the business.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e9778a35-dbe4-483b-a769-a6fcdb9c8183
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/173d702b-6f53-486b-8cb2-c88ffcf4d38e
Current Stage
Award
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
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
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2024 - 31 Jan 2025 6-12 months
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
Procurement Team
Contact Email
procurement.team@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

SELLICK PARTNERSHIP (MIDLANDS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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