---
title: "Specialist support to design a 'proof of concept' model for 'Housing acceleration zones' in the WMCA area"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06858a"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-04-17"
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# Specialist support to design a 'proof of concept' model for 'Housing acceleration zones' in the WMCA area

Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06858a

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## Summary

The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) has completed a procurement process for specialist support to design a 'proof of concept' model for 'Housing Acceleration Zones' in the region. The procurement, classified under the services sector, was conducted using a limited competition method, as it fell below the threshold. The project aims to collaborate with consultancy firms, providing economic advice to unlock scalable housing delivery for priority regeneration areas across the West Midlands. The award of the contract was finalised on April 17, 2026, with a total contract value of £45,000, extending until June 30, 2026. This engagement seeks to integrate devolved funding, powers, and levers to enhance housing development initiatives, particularly within identified strategic locations in the area.

The awarded contract presents lucrative opportunities for businesses specialising in financial consultancy and housing services to become significantly involved in the infrastructure and urban development sector within the West Midlands. Large firms with experience in navigating public authority projects, similar to AVISON YOUNG (UK) LIMITED, who have successfully secured this tender, are well-placed to leverage their expertise in shaping and executing strategic housing models. Businesses capable of providing comprehensive consultancy support to government bodies, and companies with a robust understanding of regional developmental frameworks and economic advisory, can use this avenue to expand their portfolio and establish a presence in the growing housing and regeneration market spearheaded by WMCA.

## Notice

WMCA are seeking specialist consultancy support and economic advice to work alongside West Midland Combined Authority's (WMCA) Housing Strategy team to design a 'proof of concept' model for 'Housing Acceleration Zones', which will bring together devolved funding, powers and levers to unlock scalable housing delivery for priority regeneration areas across the West Midlands.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035306-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 16 Apr 2026 - 30 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £45,000 |

## Status

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

## 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AVISON YOUNG (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services
- 70 - Real estate services

### Codes

- 66171000 - Financial consultancy services
- 70333000 - Housing services

## Release History

- 17 Apr 2026 at 14:22 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035306-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035306-2026
  17th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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