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title: "Metro Extension Legal Advice"
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buyer: "WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY"
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# Metro Extension Legal Advice

Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e9357771-9288-44a0-afe0-4e2929ad8687

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## Summary

The West Midlands Combined Authority has awarded a contract for legal advice related to the West Midlands Metro extension projects. Titled "Metro Extension Legal Advice," this procurement falls under the services category, specifically legal services. The process, initiated as a tender and currently at the award stage, is valued at £750,000, with a minimum of £250,000. The procurement follows a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period starts on 1st January 2025 and concludes on 31st December 2026, with the potential for two 12-month extensions. The contract will be fulfilled in the West Midlands, England, and primarily targets SMEs.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses capable of providing high-quality legal services in infrastructure projects. The project's scale and requirement for legal expertise offer growth potential for legal firms, particularly those experienced in public transport infrastructure. SMEs are especially encouraged to engage, given the suitability criteria that aim at fostering smaller enterprises. Winning such contracts can enhance a firm's reputation and provide a stable revenue stream over the contract period, with the possibility of further extensions. Consequently, legal firms with a history of success in similar frameworks and projects should consider competing or collaborating to maximise their chances.

## Notice

Contract Award Notice to publish details following the award of a contract for the provision of legal advice in relation to the West Midlands Metro extension projects. Contract duration is 2 years with 2 x 12-month options to extend to a final potential expiry of 31/12/2028

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ed393a2-db6c-4aad-80c8-bb80d1c63648 |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £750,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £250,000 |
| 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 | 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | WINCKWORTH SHERWOOD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 26 Sep 2025 at 07:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ed393a2-db6c-4aad-80c8-bb80d1c63648

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ed393a2-db6c-4aad-80c8-bb80d1c63648
  26th September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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