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Lichfields: Contracts

Asked by Sir James CleverlyConservativeMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 29 April 2026UIN 124655

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the answer of 11 March 2026, to Question 107992, on Lichfields, whether their work was awarded by open competition, or via direct award.

Answered by Matthew Pennycook

The contract in question was awarded directly following failed competitions. This information was published within the contract award notice which can be found on gov.uk here.

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