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title: "SOL Planning Solicitor 2026"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0654cb"
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buyer: "SOLIHULL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-02-16"
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# SOL Planning Solicitor 2026

Buyer: SOLIHULL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0654cb

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## Summary

Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council has concluded a procurement process for professional legal services, titled "SOL Planning Solicitor 2026". This contract is within the business services industry category and aims to provide a qualified and experienced planning solicitor to assist the Council's statutory planning functions. Located in Solihull, the Council requires support for activities such as Section 106 agreement negotiations and related legal advisory work. The procurement method was below threshold, and the contract has been awarded with a completion status. The supplier, James Andrews Recruitment Solutions Ltd, will provide services for a period running from 16 February 2026 until 30 April 2028, covering various regions across the United Kingdom.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for large businesses within the legal and consultancy sector, particularly those experienced in planning law. The awarded contract, valued at £160,000, involves both remote and on-site service delivery, requiring suppliers to ensure business continuity while Solihull Council recruits a permanent planning solicitor. It is an excellent opportunity for agencies capable of supplying locum solicitors who can offer specialist legal support, manage caseloads, and deliver timely legal advice. Engaging in such contracts allows firms to expand their portfolio in public sector work and establish strong relationships with regional authorities across the United Kingdom.

## Notice

Solihull Council requires the ongoing provision of a qualified and experienced Planning Solicitor to support the Council's statutory planning functions, Section 106 agreement negotiations, and associated legal advisory work. The service is delivered by an agency-supplied locum solicitor who provides specialist legal support to the Planning and Legal Services teams for an agreed number of hours per week. The supplier is responsible for ensuring continuity of service, timely delivery of legal advice, and progression of casework relating to planning applications, planning committee matters, enforcement, and the drafting, review and completion of Section 106 agreements. The services are provided remotely and on-site as required by the Council, with the worker attending internal meetings, advising officers, and managing an active caseload. This contract covers professional legal services for the period stated in the contract and is valued at PS160,000 over the full contract term. The appointment is being made on a temporary basis to maintain business continuity while a permanent Planning Solicitor is recruited via the Council's corporate agency agreement. No framework is being established under this procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013809-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 16 Feb 2026 - 30 Apr 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £160,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOLIHULL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | SOLIHULL |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B91 3QB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG32 Solihull |
| Local authority | Solihull |
| Electoral ward | St Alphege |
| Westminster constituency | Solihull West and Shirley |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | JAMES ANDREWS RECRUITMENT SOLUTIONS |

## 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

- 16 Feb 2026 at 12:28 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013809-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013809-2026
  16th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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