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Network Stability Grant

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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13 Feb 2026 at 14:14

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Network Stability Grant - Legal Support" was conducted by the West Midlands Combined Authority, a regional authority based in Birmingham, United Kingdom. It falls under the industry category of legal services, specifically relating to providing legal support in connection with a network support grant. The process was marked as complete and was carried out using a limited procurement method, described as an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, due to its classification as outside the directive’s scope. The procurement contract, valued at £44,150, was signed on 13th February 2026, awarded to Addleshaw Goddard LLP, a large-scale supplier located in London, UK.

This tender presents opportunities for legal service providers specialising in network and infrastructure-related advisory and support roles. Businesses with expertise in strategic legal counsel for grant-related activities are particularly well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. The procurement being limited and without prior call suggests potential opportunities for firms who can establish strong relationships within the sector or with the contracting authority, such as regional or local authorities like the West Midlands Combined Authority. This process could also signify potential growth in advisory capacities for firms willing to delve into public sector work, especially those with established credentials in legal network support.

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Notice Title

Network Stability Grant

Notice Description

To provide legal support in relation to a network support grant

Procurement Information

The supplier is providing support on directly linked areas of work which are co-dependant.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06540d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013470-2026
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
£44,150 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Feb 20261 weeks 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
victoria.taylor@wmca.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3453036760

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

ADDLESHAW GODDARD

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