Award

Locum Solicitor Support

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Award

14 Jul 2025 at 08:52

Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority has concluded a procurement process titled "Locum Solicitor Support" for the acquisition of professional legal advisory services. Categorised under business services, particularly law, the contract is situated in the West Midlands, UK. This procurement concluded with the award of the contract to Sellick Partnership, under a compliant direct award procedure via the Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6277 - Non Clinical Staffing. The procurement process did not involve a prior publication of a call for competition, due to its nature of falling outside the directive's application scope. The contract commenced on 1st April 2025 and will continue until 31st August 2025, with the signing date recorded as 8th July 2025, carrying a total contract value of £81,351.

This tender represents a substantial business opportunity for SMEs specialising in legal advisory services, particularly those familiar with public sector requirements in the West Midlands region. By engaging with entities such as the West Midlands Combined Authority, these businesses can enhance their portfolios and demonstrate capabilities in delivering high-standard legal services. The use of the Crown Commercial Services Framework underscores the advantage for businesses listed on such frameworks, offering a streamlined pathway to winning contracts through direct awards without the need for extensive competitive tendering processes. Therefore, companies adept at navigating these frameworks and looking to expand their influence in the public sector would find this tender an opportune springboard for growth.

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Notice Title

Locum Solicitor Support

Notice Description

West Midlands Combined Authority have completed an award to Sellick Partnership for Professional Legal Advisory Services via a compliant direct award process utilising the Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6277 - Non Clinical Staffing.

Lot Information

Lot 1

West Midlands Combined Authority have completed an award to Sellick Partnership for Professional Legal Advisory Services via a compliant direct award process utilising the Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6277 - Non Clinical Staffing. This contract will run from 01/04/2025 - 31/08/2025.

Procurement Information

This is a compliant framework direct award call off utilising the Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6277 - Non Clinical Staffing.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055e27
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039478-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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

79111000 - Legal advisory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£81,351 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
katie.griffin@wmca.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

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