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title: "EXTERNAL LEGAL SERVICES"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6c0290fa-84e5-4458-8a81-76ce4aabd6ad"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST MIDLANDS FIRE SERVICE"
published: "2025-03-14"
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# EXTERNAL LEGAL SERVICES

Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS FIRE SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6c0290fa-84e5-4458-8a81-76ce4aabd6ad

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## Summary

The West Midlands Fire Service has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "External Legal Services," classified under the Legal Services industry category (CPV code 79100000). This contract, valued at GBP 130,000 and awarded to Veale Wasbrough Vizards LLP, is a call-off from the CCS Framework Agreement RM6240. The procurement method used was selective, and the tender was closed on 4th March 2025. The contract period is set to run from 12th March 2025 to 31st March 2026. The main delivery location is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom.

This tender presents growth opportunities for legal service providers, especially those capable of offering comprehensive external legal support. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to consider such opportunities, given their suitability for this procurement. Engaging with public sector contracts like this can help legal firms enhance their market presence and foster long-term business relationships with public sector entities.

## Notice

Contract awarded for External Legal Services. Call off from CCS Framework Agreement RM6240

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e67e67e6-1e0c-4b16-93c0-b3ae303c9218 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 12 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £130,000 |
| 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 | WEST MIDLANDS FIRE SERVICE |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B7 4HW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Nechells |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VEALE WASBROUGH VIZARDS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 14 Mar 2025 at 14:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e67e67e6-1e0c-4b16-93c0-b3ae303c9218

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e67e67e6-1e0c-4b16-93c0-b3ae303c9218
  14th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.wmfs.net

## Provenance

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