Scope
Reference
PQ0554
Description
Birmingham City Council is seeking to appoint an organisation for the provision of an independent community advice service, for the residents of Ladywood, Birmingham pertaining to the new regeneration scheme.
The contract for the services will commence in August 2025 and will be in place for a period of 12 months with the option to extend for a further 12 months.
The Council is committed to regenerating Ladywood for the benefit of the local community, whilst ensuring that this community is provided with independent advice, so that residents can confidently help shape how regeneration is realised. In doing so, the Council aims to ensure that regeneration is completed transparently, so that residents of Ladywood are aware of what options are available to them, and they can truly collaborate in shaping the design of their neighbourhood.
The Provider will provide a vital role as an independent source of advice and information that is trusted by the community. Their primary focus is to ensure that affected residents' voices are heard, to help affected residents to understand what they can expect from regeneration and to ensure their rights are protected during estate regeneration. This includes unbiased advice on housing regeneration plans, residents housing options and rights, the statutory and legislative frameworks that apply, potential compensation, independent capacity building, advocacy support, and any other considerations that may apply to their circumstances. The Provider will also guide residents toward more specialist advice and assistance as required at key delivery stages, within each individual phase.
Contract 1
Supplier
Contract value
- £172,480 excluding VAT
- £206,975 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Date signed
10 September 2025
Contract dates
- 15 September 2025 to 14 September 2026
- Possible extension to 14 September 2027
- 2 years
Description of possible extension:
Option to extend for 12 months to 14/09/2027
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Supplier
ARK Consultancy Ltd
- Companies House: 10179621
84 Spencer Street
Birmingham
B18 6HN
United Kingdom
Telephone: 01215153831
Email: tenders@arkconsultancy.co.uk
Region: UKG31 - Birmingham
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1
Contracting authority
Birmingham City Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PCJJ-4826-QMLZ
Council House, 1 Victoria Square
Birmingham
B1 1BB
United Kingdom
Contact name: Commercial & Procurement Services
Email: etendering@birmingham.gov.uk
Region: UKG31 - Birmingham
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government