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Review of Constitution

DUDLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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16 May 2025 at 09:49

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council recently completed a procurement process titled "Review of Constitution," classified under the services industry category and focussed on legal services. The initiative is a part of the Council's Improvement Plan that requires the Constitution to be rewritten, ensuring clarity and transparency. The procurement, executed via a limited method due to being below the threshold with limited competition, began on 15th May 2025 and will conclude on 14th May 2026, with a potential extension available until 14th November 2026. The Council, based in Dudley, UK, engaged WILKIN CHAPMAN LLP from Grimsby as the supplier, and the contract was signed on 15th May 2025 for a gross amount of £66,024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for legal service providers, especially those capable of managing comprehensive reviews and updates of official documents like a Constitution. Businesses in the legal services sector that have experience with public authority engagement would be well-suited to tender for similar projects. The expansive reach of the services across multiple UK regions, including the North East, North West, and the Midlands, amongst others, further broadens the scope for businesses seeking growth through public sector contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Review of Constitution

Notice Description

In accordance with the Improvement Plan of the Council, there is a requirement that the Constitution needs to be rewritten. The Constitution has been updated as and when required; in any event has been reviewed and signed off by Full Council every year. However, the Constitution needs to be clear and transparent for all to use and understand. The Council is in the process of a review of its functions and a senior management review is taking place. Therefore, the Scheme of Delegations in the Constitution needs to reflect the work taking place.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051581
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022102-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£66,024 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
14 May 2025 - 14 May 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DUDLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
corporate.procurement@dudley.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DUDLEY
Postcode
DY1 1HF
Post Town
Dudley
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG36 Dudley
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Dudley
Electoral Ward
St. James's
Westminster Constituency
Dudley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WILKIN CHAPMAN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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