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title: "Legal Panel Services Framework"
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# Legal Panel Services Framework

Buyer: CENTRO  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8f48f2ac-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) is seeking to establish a comprehensive framework for legal services through an open procurement process designated as the "Legal Panel Services Framework." This tender includes three lots: Full Service Provision, Regulatory Advice, and Parliamentary Agents, inviting bidders to apply for any or all of these categories. The deadline for submission is set for 17:00 on Friday, 6th May 2016, with a prior cut-off for clarification questions on 3rd May 2016. This contract is intended to run from 3rd August 2016 through to 2nd August 2020 and presents an opportunity for up to four legal suppliers per lot, based on quality of submissions.

This tender offers significant opportunities for law firms, particularly those with expertise in specialised legal areas, to partner with a key governmental entity. Smaller and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), especially those focusing on legal advisory and representation services, are encouraged to participate, as their incorporation is specifically welcomed. Additionally, firms demonstrating a capacity for value-added services such as training or research resources may have a competitive edge. Engaging with WMCA provides a platform for growth and visibility within the public sector arena, and a successful bid can lead to long-term contracts with a major authority in the West Midlands.

## Notice

West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) is seeking to establish a framework of legal service suppliers ('Suppliers') across three Lots covering the full range of legal services required to assist WMCA in meeting its objectives. Suppliers will be required to demonstrate expertise in all areas in respect of which they are successfully appointed and to keep WMCA and its in-house legal, procurement and governance professionals up to date regarding all developments within relevant areas of law. In addition, WMCA seeks "value added" propositions from Suppliers covering areas such as training, staff development, secondments, and access to research resources. This framework opportunity consists of 3 lots: Lot 1 - Full Service Provision Lot 2 - Regulatory Advice Lot 3 - Parliamentary Agents Bidders can submit tenders for any or all of the Lot(s) above. Tenders are due back by the closing date of 17:00 on Friday 6th May 2016 and the deadline for clarification questions, via BravoSolution, is 17:00 on Tuesday 3rd May 2016. It is WMCA's intention to qualify to each lot up to 4 legal Suppliers (although WMCA reserves the right to qualify a higher or lower number dependent upon the quality of responses) Note: On Friday 17th June 2016 the West Midlands ITA and Centro/PTE were dissolved. Transport is now led by Transport for West Midlands (TfWM) - the transport arm of the West Midland Combined Authority(www.westmidlandscombinedauthority.org.uk) Additional information: In order to express an interest in this tender opportunity you must first register your organisation details on the Bravo Solution Portal - https://wmca.bravosolution.co.uk Please see the attached Supplier Registration Guide for more details. Once logged into the portal, please see Current Opportunities and express an interest in 'Project_107 - Legal Services Framework'

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48240236-7411-400e-9c80-ec0db8741a09 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 6 May 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Apr 2016 |
| Contract period | 2 Aug 2016 - 2 Aug 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | CENTRO |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| 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 | 9 |
| Supplier names | ADDLESHAW GODDARD; DWF; EVERSHEDS; LEGAL SERVICES ALLIANCE (LSA; PANNONE CORPORATE; PINSENT MASONS; SHOOSMITHS; TROWERS AND HAMLINS; WINCKWORTH SHERWOOD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48240236-7411-400e-9c80-ec0db8741a09

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48240236-7411-400e-9c80-ec0db8741a09
  18th April 2016 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/db444e9e-6ae1-43c7-9a36-5f8b0d9a9cfd
  Bravo Solution Registration Guidance
- http://centro.org.uk/
  On Friday 17th June 2016 the West Midlands ITA and Centro/PTE were dissolved. Transport is now led by Transport for West Midlands (TfWM) - the transport arm of the West Midland Combined Authority (www.westmidlandscombinedauthority.org.uk)
- https://westmidlandscombinedauthority.org.uk/
  West Midlands Combined Authority Address

## Notice URLs

- http://www.westmidlandscombinedauthority.org.uk
- https://wmca.bravosolution.co.uk

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