Award

Direct award for external solicitors for housing development grant assistance

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Award

02 Sep 2025 at 09:39

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority has concluded a procurement process for external solicitors to assist with housing development grant matters, culminating in an active award announced on 2nd September 2025. This procurement, valued at £70,000 and classified under the "Legal services" category (CPV code 79100000), follows a selective process method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The location specified for this service delivery is the West Midlands, with the contract running from 20th August 2025 to 31st July 2026. The process reached the award stage, making the associated documentation and details publicly available as of early September 2025.

This tender offers growth potential for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) offering legal services and those capable of operating within the outlined requirements. It presents an opportunity for legal service providers to engage with public sector procurement in the West Midlands area. The specific focus on housing development grants suggests an ideal fit for firms with expertise in this niche legal sector, facilitating potential expansion into or strengthening of market presence in public sector engagements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Direct award for external solicitors for housing development grant assistance

Notice Description

Direct award for external solicitors for housing development grant assistance

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a64e267-fad8-4acd-a35d-cf767a5edac6
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
£70,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
19 Aug 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 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
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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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