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Design and Planning Application Support

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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17 Jul 2025 at 11:13

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Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority has completed a procurement process titled "Design and Planning Application Support," aimed at providing architectural and related services for grade 2 listed buildings. This procurement falls under the services category within the CPV classification, with services expected to be delivered across multiple UK regions, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK. The procurement followed a limited method, rationale being that it involved a supplier already engaged in the project, sidestepping a call for competition. The contract, valued at £45,000, was awarded to Corstorphine and Wright, an SME based in Warwick, on 15 May 2025.

This tender presents business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs and businesses specialising in architectural and engineering services with experience in heritage building projects. The procurement's focus on architectural services offers niche opportunities for businesses proficient in working with listed buildings. Contracting with a regional authority such as the West Midlands Combined Authority may lead to further collaborations on local authority projects, making it attractive for businesses looking to expand their portfolio within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Design and Planning Application Support

Notice Description

Design and planning application support on grade 2 listed buildings.

Procurement Information

This was a supplier already involved in the project, working for a local council.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056121
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040896-2025
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

71200000 - Architectural and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£45,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 May 20259 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
victoria taylor
Contact Email
victoria.taylor@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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Newtown
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CORSTORPHINE AND WRIGHT

Further Information

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