CWC24150 - Strategic Legal Partner

Wolverhampton City Council

Published: Jun 22, 2026

Updated: Jul 2, 2026

Source: uk_contracts_finder

This tender has been awarded

Awarded to Bevan Brittan — £144,000

About This Opportunity

This is a services contract in the Consulting sector. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 144,000.

Published through UK Contracts Finder, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the Consulting sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.

Description

Appoint a suitably qualified and experienced law firm to act as its Strategic Legal Partner, providing external legal services on a call off basis where additional capacity and/or specialist expertise cannot reasonably be met by the Council's in house Legal Services team. The arrangement is intended to complement, not replace, internal provision and will be used selectively to support the delivery of the Council's statutory functions, major projects, complex or high risk matters, and time critical work where internal capacity is constrained. The appointed firm will be expected to work collaboratively with in house teams, operating within agreed governance, reporting and instruction arrangements. The Council will remain the lead on all matters and retain oversight and control of all external legal instruction across the organisation, acting as the gatekeeper for the commissioning of external legal support. . CPV: Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security (79000000). Procedure: Direct award

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK Contracts Finder and was originally published on June 22, 2026. Last refreshed 1 day ago. Reference: WOLVCITY001-DN818950-49469925. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Wolverhampton City Council

Wolverhampton City Council has issued 177 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 21 currently open and 125 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, Construction & Civil Works, and Architecture & Engineering Services. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and UK Contracts Finder. Most recent publication: July 1, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

What type of contract is this?

This is a Services contract in the Consulting sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

How much was the contract awarded for?

Bevan Brittan was awarded the contract for £144,000. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK Contracts Finder to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference WOLVCITY001-DN818950-49469925 when communicating with the contracting authority.

Is this tender still open?

No — the contract has already been awarded to Bevan Brittan. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Wolverhampton City Council in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.