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Specialist Legal Advice to South Tees Development Corporation

TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY

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03 Mar 2025 at 15:28

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Tees Valley Combined Authority has awarded a contract for specialist legal advice to Foot Anstey LLP, to assist with negotiating the Energy JV contract. This contract, valued at £200,000, falls under the legal services industry category (CPV: 79100000) and will be delivered in the North East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement stage of this tender is now at the award phase, with the contract commencing on 23rd September 2024 and concluding on 23rd September 2026. The procurement method used was a negotiated procedure without prior publication, reflecting a limited procurement approach.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in legal services, particularly those with expertise in energy contracts and property negotiations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete, given the contract's emphasis on their suitability. By being involved in such high-value and strategic legal advisory roles, businesses can enhance their portfolio, establish a working relationship with the Tees Valley Combined Authority, and gain further prominence in the public sector legal market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Specialist Legal Advice to South Tees Development Corporation

Notice Description

South Tees Development Corporation (STDC) (the 'Contracting Authority'), part of the Tees Valley Combined Authority Group, have entered into a contract with the awarded provider to provide specialist legal advice in relation to negotiating the Energy JV contract (Power-Elec-Land and Property). 24 month contract, with option to extend for a further 12 months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-05edeb02-30db-41c6-8661-94bd66668ef0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3f726d2-4f10-4bbc-84b8-442a16352fab
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
22 Sep 2024 - 23 Sep 2026 2-3 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
TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DARLINGTON
Postcode
DL2 1NJ
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC33 Darlington
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Darlington
Electoral Ward
Sadberge & Middleton St George
Westminster Constituency
Stockton West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FOOT ANSTEY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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