Specialist support to design a 'proof of concept' model for 'Housing acceleration zones' in the WMCA area
About This Opportunity
Award notice from West Midlands Combined Authority (United Kingdom) — Specialist support to design a 'proof of concept' model for 'Housing. urban development.
This is a consulting contract in the urban development and housing sector, with a focus on Housing. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.
Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for consulting in the urban development and housing sector. Consulting assignments are typically evaluated with a strong emphasis on the technical proposal, including the methodology and qualifications of key experts. Shortlisted firms may be invited to submit financial proposals in a second stage. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.
Description
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.
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on April 17, 2026. Last refreshed 1 day ago. Reference: 035306-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About West Midlands Combined Authority
West Midlands Combined Authority has issued 189 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 6 currently open and 175 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Architecture & Engineering Services, Transport & Logistics, and Information & Communication Technology. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK Contracts Finder and UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: May 18, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
How can I submit a bid?
Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 035306-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.
Is this tender still open?
No — the contract has already been awarded to AVISON YOUNG (UK) LIMITED. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by West Midlands Combined Authority in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
What type of contract is this?
This is a Consulting contract in the Urban Development & Housing sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
How much was the contract awarded for?
AVISON YOUNG (UK) LIMITED was awarded the contract for £45,000. 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.
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