Award

PQ0554 Independent Tenant & Community Advice Service in relation to the Ladywood Regeneration Scheme

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

03 Oct 2025 at 13:08

TenderUpdate

17 Jun 2025 at 09:51

TenderUpdate

16 Jun 2025 at 16:33

Tender

16 Jun 2025 at 16:27

Summary of the contracting process

Birmingham City Council has concluded the procurement process for the "PQ0554 Independent Tenant & Community Advice Service in relation to the Ladywood Regeneration Scheme." The contract was awarded on 10th September 2025 to ARK Consultancy Ltd, which will commence providing services on 15th September 2025. This public service contract, integral to the regeneration efforts in Birmingham, will last for a year with a potential extension option till 14th September 2027. It encompasses the delivery of independent community advice for Ladywood residents, ensuring transparency and collaboration in neighbourhood regeneration. The procurement process was managed as an open competition below the threshold, adhering to the "2023/54" UK legal framework.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in community services, legal consulting, and marketing. Companies that can offer trusted advisory services, engage with local communities, and possess experience in advocacy and independent advice roles will thrive. The focus on community engagement and empowerment makes it suitable for large-scale companies like ARK Consultancy Ltd, which can leverage their expertise to build credibility and influence within the community. Businesses focusing on delivering unbiased, knowledgeable support to residents facing housing issues and regeneration challenges will benefit from participating in such public sector initiatives.

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Notice Title

PQ0554 Independent Tenant & Community Advice Service in relation to the Ladywood Regeneration Scheme

Notice Description

Birmingham City Council is seeking to appoint an organisation for the provision of an independent community advice service, for the residents of Ladywood, Birmingham pertaining to the new regeneration scheme. The contract for the services will commence in August 2025 and will be in place for a period of 12 months with the option to extend for a further 12 months. The Council is committed to regenerating Ladywood for the benefit of the local community, whilst ensuring that this community is provided with independent advice, so that residents can confidently help shape how regeneration is realised. In doing so, the Council aims to ensure that regeneration is completed transparently, so that residents of Ladywood are aware of what options are available to them, and they can truly collaborate in shaping the design of their neighbourhood. The Provider will provide a vital role as an independent source of advice and information that is trusted by the community. Their primary focus is to ensure that affected residents' voices are heard, to help affected residents to understand what they can expect from regeneration and to ensure their rights are protected during estate regeneration. This includes unbiased advice on housing regeneration plans, residents housing options and rights, the statutory and legislative frameworks that apply, potential compensation, independent capacity building, advocacy support, and any other considerations that may apply to their circumstances. The Provider will also guide residents toward more specialist advice and assistance as required at key delivery stages, within each individual phase.

Lot Information

Lot LOT-0001

Renewal: The contract may be extended by a period of 12 months to the 17/08/2027.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054dc8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062174-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open 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

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£175,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£175,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£172,480 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
14 Sep 2025 - 14 Sep 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Commercial & Procurement Services
Contact Email
etendering@birmingham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B1 1BB
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
TLG31 Birmingham

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARK CONSULTANCY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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