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title: "Housing Development Grants - External Solicitors"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-be6ed309-68d1-4d37-919c-db9e6083aaa3"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2025-11-12"
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# Housing Development Grants - External Solicitors

Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-be6ed309-68d1-4d37-919c-db9e6083aaa3

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## Summary

The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) has completed a procurement process titled "Housing Development Grants - External Solicitors," focusing on Legal advisory services under CPV classification 79111000. The procurement, conducted via a call-off from a framework agreement method, concluded at the award stage with an active status as of 12th November 2025. The contract, valued at £75,000, encompasses services within the West Midlands, United Kingdom, and spans from 1st October 2025 to 30th September 2026. The primary role of the selected supplier, Browne Jacobson LLP, includes the preparation of draft grant agreements to support the deployment of Housing Funds.

This tender presents significant opportunities for large legal firms specialising in public sector legal advisory services, especially those capable of handling grant agreement preparations. Browne Jacobson LLP, a large supplier based in Nottingham, was awarded the contract, showcasing the prospect for similar firms to engage with regional authorities and expand their market within the public sector. While not tailored for SMEs or VCSEs, such contracts offer lucrative prospects for established legal entities looking to solidify their presence and expertise in government-related legal services.

## Notice

The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) needs to prepare draft grant agreements to facilitate the deployment of Housing Funds.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0cdd5e6-5a86-4887-b894-f745fca52b4e |
| 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 | 12 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £75,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £75,000 |
| 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 | BROWNE JACOBSON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79111000 - Legal advisory services

## Release History

- 12 Nov 2025 at 15:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0cdd5e6-5a86-4887-b894-f745fca52b4e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0cdd5e6-5a86-4887-b894-f745fca52b4e
  12th November 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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