Award

Legal Support - HS2 and Curzon Street

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Award

20 Nov 2025 at 09:44

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the West Midlands Combined Authority, which is seeking legal support for interfacing with HS2 and Curzon Street Station. This falls under the industry category of "Legal advisory and information services" with a CPV code of 79140000. The location for the delivery of services is the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is at the Award, with a contract period starting on 17th November 2025 and ending on 16th November 2027. The procurement method used is selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £200,000, was awarded to Pinsent Masons, and the notice of the award was published on 20th November 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in legal advisory services, particularly those with experience in major infrastructure projects like HS2. While the contract was awarded to a large firm, Pinsent Masons, the framework agreement approach indicates there may be continuing or future opportunities for other qualified legal service providers to engage. Companies that can provide expertise in construction law, negotiation, and access rights related to metro and transport projects would find this procurement particularly suited to their growth strategies, expanding their portfolio in complex, high-profile projects within the West Midlands region.

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Notice Title

Legal Support - HS2 and Curzon Street

Notice Description

WMCA is seeking to appoint an external Legal provider to provide support in relation to in relation to Metro interface with HS2 and Curzon Street Station. The supplier shall provide such advice, support and drafting as the WMCA may require in relation to the negotiation and agreement of the necessary access and rights to enable the efficient construction, operation and maintenance of the metro through the Curzon Street site.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d324e956-ea7b-4af1-bd86-e35298827b0f
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
17 Nov 2025 - 16 Nov 2027 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
00000000000

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

PINSENT MASONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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