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External Legal Support - Electronic Vehicle Charging Area Transit Stations

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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26 Nov 2025 at 14:28

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority has completed an award for a contract titled "External Legal Support - Electronic Vehicle Charging Area Transit Stations," focusing on legal services in the region (UKG). The procurement falls under the services category, specifically classified as legal services (CPV code: 79100000). The procurement stage was the awarding stage, and the contract, with a value of £222,815.28, was signed on 20 November 2025. The procurement was conducted through a limited method, which involved a compliant direct award using the Procurement Services Framework via Kent County Council.

This tender offers significant opportunities for legal firms, particularly those experienced in providing services related to infrastructure developments and regional projects. The project focuses on the establishment of electric vehicle charging stations in the West Midlands, creating prospects for businesses involved in legal consultancy, energy infrastructure, and urban planning. Large legal firms like Browne Jacobson LLP, known for their expertise in public service engagements, are well-suited to partake in such initiatives, potentially enabling them to grow their professional networks and expand their portfolios in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

External Legal Support - Electronic Vehicle Charging Area Transit Stations

Notice Description

West Midlands Combined Authority have awarded a contract to Browne Jacobson to provide legal advice in regards to the development of Electric Vehicle Charging Area Transit Stations, across the West Midlands region.

Lot Information

Lot 1

West Midlands Combined Authority have awarded a contract to Browne Jacobson to provide legal advice in regards to the development of Electric Vehicle Charging Area Transit Stations, across the West Midlands region. This is a compliant direct award via the Procurement Services Framework via Kent County Council.

Procurement Information

Compliant direct award process utilising the Procurement Services Framework via Kent County Council.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e953
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077304-2025
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
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
£222,815 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Nov 20253 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
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

BROWNE JACOBSON

Further Information

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