--- title: "PQ0554 Independent Tenant & Community Advice Service in relation to the Ladywood Regeneration Scheme" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-054dc8" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-054dc8" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-054dc8.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-054dc8.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL" published: "2025-10-03" --- # PQ0554 Independent Tenant & Community Advice Service in relation to the Ladywood Regeneration Scheme Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-054dc8 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-054dc8) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-054dc8.json) ## Summary Birmingham City Council has concluded the procurement process for the "PQ0554 Independent Tenant & Community Advice Service in relation to the Ladywood Regeneration Scheme." The contract was awarded on 10th September 2025 to ARK Consultancy Ltd, which will commence providing services on 15th September 2025. This public service contract, integral to the regeneration efforts in Birmingham, will last for a year with a potential extension option till 14th September 2027. It encompasses the delivery of independent community advice for Ladywood residents, ensuring transparency and collaboration in neighbourhood regeneration. The procurement process was managed as an open competition below the threshold, adhering to the "2023/54" UK legal framework. This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in community services, legal consulting, and marketing. Companies that can offer trusted advisory services, engage with local communities, and possess experience in advocacy and independent advice roles will thrive. The focus on community engagement and empowerment makes it suitable for large-scale companies like ARK Consultancy Ltd, which can leverage their expertise to build credibility and influence within the community. Businesses focusing on delivering unbiased, knowledgeable support to residents facing housing issues and regeneration challenges will benefit from participating in such public sector initiatives. ## Notice Birmingham City Council is seeking to appoint an organisation for the provision of an independent community advice service, for the residents of Ladywood, Birmingham pertaining to the new regeneration scheme. The contract for the services will commence in August 2025 and will be in place for a period of 12 months with the option to extend for a further 12 months. The Council is committed to regenerating Ladywood for the benefit of the local community, whilst ensuring that this community is provided with independent advice, so that residents can confidently help shape how regeneration is realised. In doing so, the Council aims to ensure that regeneration is completed transparently, so that residents of Ladywood are aware of what options are available to them, and they can truly collaborate in shaping the design of their neighbourhood. The Provider will provide a vital role as an independent source of advice and information that is trusted by the community. Their primary focus is to ensure that affected residents' voices are heard, to help affected residents to understand what they can expect from regeneration and to ensure their rights are protected during estate regeneration. This includes unbiased advice on housing regeneration plans, residents housing options and rights, the statutory and legislative frameworks that apply, potential compensation, independent capacity building, advocacy support, and any other considerations that may apply to their circumstances. The Provider will also guide residents toward more specialist advice and assistance as required at key delivery stages, within each individual phase. ### Lot Information Lot LOT-0001 Renewal: The contract may be extended by a period of 12 months to the 17/08/2027. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062174-2025 | | Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 Oct 2025 | | Submission deadline | 14 Jul 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 9 Sep 2025 | | Contract period | 14 Sep 2025 - 14 Sep 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £175,000 | | Lots value | £175,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £172,480 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | BIRMINGHAM | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B1 1BB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham | | Local authority | Birmingham | | Electoral ward | Ladywood | | Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood | | Delivery location | TLG31 Birmingham | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | ARK CONSULTANCY | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ## Release History - 3 Oct 2025 at 13:08 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062174-2025 - 17 Jun 2025 at 09:51 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032840-2025 - 16 Jun 2025 at 16:33 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032757-2025 - 16 Jun 2025 at 16:27 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032755-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062174-2025 3rd October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032840-2025 17th June 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032757-2025 16th June 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032755-2025 16th June 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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