Scope
Reference
SMBC 25040
Description
SMBC owns the former Brandhall golf course in the south-west of the borough. In November 2022 the decision was made to release 5.1ha of the site for residential development, whilst the remainder of the site will remain in Council ownership for the development a replacement Causeway Green Primary school (approx. 2.6ha), and the development of a public park.
The Council appointed a land agent and associated professionals to advise and assist the Council in procuring a developer for the housing site, the negotiation of the disposal agreement, and potential support that may be required as the development
progresses.
Contract 1
Supplier
Contract value
- £56,917 excluding VAT
- £68,300.40 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Award decision date
4 August 2025
Earliest date the contract will be signed
1 September 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 November 2025 to 31 December 2026
- 1 year, 2 months
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 79411100 - Business development consultancy services
Contract locations
- UKG37 - Sandwell
Information about tenders
- 4 tenders received
- 4 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 1 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 3 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Supplier
ASPINALL VERDI LIMITED
- Companies House: 06908655
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PQYP-4933-ZQRX
31 The Calls
Leeds
LS2 7EY
United Kingdom
Email: avltenders@aspinallverdi.co.uk
Website: https://www.aspinallverdi.co.uk/
Region: UKE42 - Leeds
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1
Contracting authority
Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJHD-8764-YRJJ
Sandwell Council House, Freeth Street
Oldbury
B69 3DE
United Kingdom
Region: UKG37 - Sandwell
Organisation type: Public authority - central government