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title: "Housing Development Grants - External Solicitors"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2025-10-23"
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# Housing Development Grants - External Solicitors

Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6eff10e5-6235-40c5-b406-8bc5bcbaba93

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## Summary

The West Midlands Combined Authority has concluded its procurement process titled "Housing Development Grants - External Solicitors," seeking legal advisory and representation services. This initiative, classified under the industry category of Legal advisory and representation services (CPV 79110000), focused on providing advice and support in negotiations related to housing development grants. The tender was managed through a "selective" procurement method under a call-off from a framework agreement and was valued between £60,000 and £80,000. The procurement process, located in the West Midlands, concluded with an award phase completed by 23rd October 2025, having initially set a tender period that ended on 17th September 2025. The contract kicked off on 22nd September 2025 and is set to run for a yearly duration until 22nd September 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for those involved in the legal profession, particularly larger firms with the capacity to manage substantial contracts under framework agreements. The contract was awarded to Weightmans LLP, indicating potential growth for businesses ready to supply robust legal support in specialised areas such as housing development. While the requirement was not specifically geared towards SMEs or VCSEs, the project offered possibilities for firms with strategic insights into regional development projects or those aiming to expand within the West Midlands market. This provides a valuable opening for businesses seeking to cement partnerships with public entities and enhance their portfolio in legal services.

## Notice

Advice and support to officers in the negotiation and Agreement in relation to Housing Development Grants

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d593987-3ca8-4cdd-8905-2f0bdf05ff17 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 21 Sep 2025 - 22 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £60,000 |
| 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 COMBINED AUTHORITY |
| Locality | BIRMIMGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B19 3SD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Newtown |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WEIGHTMANS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services

## Release History

- 23 Oct 2025 at 09:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d593987-3ca8-4cdd-8905-2f0bdf05ff17

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d593987-3ca8-4cdd-8905-2f0bdf05ff17
  23rd October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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