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Specialist support to design a 'proof of concept' model for 'Housing acceleration zones' in the WMCA area

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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17 Apr 2026 at 14:22

Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) has completed a procurement process for specialist support to design a 'proof of concept' model for 'Housing Acceleration Zones' in the region. The procurement, classified under the services sector, was conducted using a limited competition method, as it fell below the threshold. The project aims to collaborate with consultancy firms, providing economic advice to unlock scalable housing delivery for priority regeneration areas across the West Midlands. The award of the contract was finalised on April 17, 2026, with a total contract value of £45,000, extending until June 30, 2026. This engagement seeks to integrate devolved funding, powers, and levers to enhance housing development initiatives, particularly within identified strategic locations in the area.

The awarded contract presents lucrative opportunities for businesses specialising in financial consultancy and housing services to become significantly involved in the infrastructure and urban development sector within the West Midlands. Large firms with experience in navigating public authority projects, similar to AVISON YOUNG (UK) LIMITED, who have successfully secured this tender, are well-placed to leverage their expertise in shaping and executing strategic housing models. Businesses capable of providing comprehensive consultancy support to government bodies, and companies with a robust understanding of regional developmental frameworks and economic advisory, can use this avenue to expand their portfolio and establish a presence in the growing housing and regeneration market spearheaded by WMCA.

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Notice Title

Specialist support to design a 'proof of concept' model for 'Housing acceleration zones' in the WMCA area

Notice Description

WMCA are seeking specialist consultancy support and economic advice to work alongside West Midland Combined Authority's (WMCA) Housing Strategy team to design a 'proof of concept' model for 'Housing Acceleration Zones', which will bring together devolved funding, powers and levers to unlock scalable housing delivery for priority regeneration areas across the West Midlands.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06858a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035306-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

70 - Real estate services


CPV Codes

66171000 - Financial consultancy services

70333000 - Housing 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 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
16 Apr 2026 - 30 Jun 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Newtown
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AVISON YOUNG (UK

Further Information

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