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title: "CWC26052 - i54 Legal Advice"
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# CWC26052 - i54 Legal Advice

Buyer: WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-136e059b-a6a2-4ef6-a978-f2276283285e

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## Summary

The City of Wolverhampton Council, in collaboration with South Staffordshire Council, has completed the award stage of the procurement process titled "CWC26052 - i54 Legal Advice", classified under the Legal Services industry category (CPV: 79100000). This procurement is connected to the i54 Western Extension, a major employment park in the West Midlands. The procurement involved appointing solicitors for preparing Land Sale Contracts for the development of a new headquarters on Plot 1, set to commence construction in Summer 2026. The contract period started on 1st April 2026 and ends on 31st December 2026. The awarded supplier is Browne Jacobson LLP for a contract valued at £35,000.

The procurement offers lucrative opportunities for legal firms specialising in property law and contract preparation, particularly those suited to small and medium enterprises (SMEs). With the emphasis on facilitating the expansion of the i54 employment park, businesses in legal advisory services can leverage this project to enhance their portfolio within the public sector. Engaging in this process substantiates potential for growth by establishing connections within municipal developments and large-scale infrastructure projects. The collaborative aspect with the Wolverhampton City Council helps ensure sustained business growth in legal services tied to urban development projects.

## Notice

i54 Western Extension is an extension to i54 a major employment park North of the City of Wolverhampton. In 2023, the JV partners, City of Wolverhampton Council and South Staffordshire Council, completed the infrastructure including new access road, new incoming services and the creation of prepared platforms for development purposes. The JV Partners have now agreed Heads of Terms with a manufacturer to build a new HQ on Plot 1. Solicitors need to be appointed to assist with preparing the necessary Land Sale Contracts and other agreements to enable the new occupier to commence building in Summer 2026.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/278b586b-6ee5-4bab-955b-d1c6aff9c177 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £35,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £35,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | WOLVERHAMPTON |
| Post town | Wolverhampton |
| Postcode | WV1 1RL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG39 Wolverhampton |
| Local authority | Wolverhampton |
| Electoral ward | St Peters |
| Westminster constituency | Wolverhampton West |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BROWNE JACOBSON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 28 Apr 2026 at 14:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/278b586b-6ee5-4bab-955b-d1c6aff9c177

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/278b586b-6ee5-4bab-955b-d1c6aff9c177
  28th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.wolverhampton.gov.uk

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