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title: "Swift Go On Rail - External Legal Support"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06aaea"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-06-02"
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# Swift Go On Rail - External Legal Support

Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06aaea

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Swift Go On Rail - External Legal Support" was conducted by the West Midlands Combined Authority, a sub-central government public authority based in Birmingham, United Kingdom. The industry category for this procurement is legal services, with the contract specifically addressing the review of a contract between WMCA and RSP/RDG, alongside providing legal advice. This tender process was carried out through a limited competition method and is already in the award stage, being actively pursued. The contract period commenced on 28 April 2026 and is set to conclude by the end of December 2026, with TROWERS & HAMLINS LLP, a large-scale supplier, having been awarded the contract.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in legal services, specifically those with experience or interest in contract review and advisory roles related to transportation infrastructure. The limited competition nature of the procurement suggests that businesses that are well-equipped with specialised knowledge and a robust track record in legal consulting within government contracts would have been particularly well-suited for participation. It highlights prospects for growth and visibility for firms capable of delivering niche legal expertise, especially those looking to enhance their portfolio within the public sector.

## Notice

Review of contract between WMCA and RSP/RDG, and legal advice arising

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051641-2026 |
| 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 | 2 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 27 Apr 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £50,000 |

## 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 | TROWERS & HAMLINS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 2 Jun 2026 at 07:43 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051641-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051641-2026
  2nd June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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