LSP and its consultant team focused on the brief to enable a design to develop that fulfilled the midwives’ vision. This was run in parallel with the legal process and on site due diligence with issues such as the presence of Japanese Knotweed having to be resolved. The build contract for the facility was placed with local contractor Key Construction who worked judicially ensuring the new facility was delivered by the PCT’s deadline. The completed development is being operated by Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust and is testament to the level of stakeholder commitment throughout the procurement process, providing a high quality bespoke birthing centre, which will undoubtedly be warmly received by local expectant mothers and their families. The facility is outside of a hospital, removing anxieties and improving the birthing experience.