Award

Equity Fund - Legal Work

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Award

12 Jan 2026 at 15:51

Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority has completed a procurement process related to legal services, specifically titled "Equity Fund - Legal Work," classified under CPV code 79100000. This procurement falls under the services category and targeted the provision of legal advice, support, and the drafting necessary for equity investment. The contract, awarded through a limited procurement method without prior publication, signifies a procedure outside the standard directive scope due to it being under threshold. The award phase concluded with the contract signing on 18th December 2025, valued at GBP 30,250, and executed at the regional location of UKG31, encompassing Birmingham.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses proficient in providing specialised legal services related to financial investments, particularly those focused on contract drafting and advisory roles. Enterprises like large-scale law firms with expertise in legal services and established credibility in managing regional or sector-specific legal contracts will find this contract archetype suitable for expanding their service offerings. Moreover, such opportunities can enhance visibility and establish long-term partnerships with regional authorities like the West Midlands Combined Authority, thereby fostering further business development. Trowers and Hamlins LLP, a significantly large firm, was successfully awarded this contract, highlighting the competitiveness in the process.

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Notice Title

Equity Fund - Legal Work

Notice Description

Utilise a supplier for legal advice, support and drafting required in regards to Equity Investment.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Utilise a supplier for legal advice, support and drafting required in regards to Equity Investment.

Procurement Information

Contract under threshold.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0603ee
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002374-2026
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
£30,250 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Dec 20252 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
Emily Sutton
Contact Email
emily.sutton@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
TLG31 Birmingham

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Newtown
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TROWERS AND HAMLINS

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