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ED0395-25 Legal Services associated with leisure procurement

EAST DEVON DISTRICT COUNCIL

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23 Jan 2026 at 11:00

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Summary of the contracting process

East Devon District Council has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "ED0395-25 Legal Services associated with leisure procurement", focusing on legal services. This procurement falls under the CPV classification 79100000, indicating its relevance to the legal services industry. The project is set in the South West region of the United Kingdom and had its tendering phase end on 28th August 2025, with the contract extending from 20th October 2025 to 3rd September 2027. The tender, identified by the ID EDEVN001-DN804266-90633498, has progressed to the award stage as of 5th September 2025. The procurement method was designated as "Other," highlighting a potentially unique approach or criteria adopted by the council in this process.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in legal services, particularly those catering to the leisure sector. Notably, the tender was deemed suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), although voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) were not specifically targeted. The awarded contract, valued at £53,300, was granted to Freeths, a large-scale supplier based in Nottingham. Such procurements can help legal firms expand their portfolio in the South West by engaging with public sector projects, boosting their experience and prestige. Companies looking to grow within public-sector frameworks and establish robust regional relationships could find these types of opportunities particularly beneficial.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ED0395-25 Legal Services associated with leisure procurement

Notice Description

Legal Services associated with leisure procurement

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0500f84e-3526-48b3-9f9e-aa31a3cb0468
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e94bf5c-a853-4d46-8f32-1808d2a8ce2e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79100000 - Legal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£53,300 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£53,300 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
19 Oct 2025 - 3 Sep 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST DEVON DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HONITON
Postcode
EX14 1EJ
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
East Devon
Electoral Ward
Honiton St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Honiton and Sidmouth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FREETHS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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