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Legal Services Framework Lot 1 - Planning

NUNEATON & BEDWORTH BOROUGH COUNCIL

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16 Jan 2026 at 14:22

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Summary of the contracting process

Nuneaton & Bedworth Borough Council has successfully concluded an open tender procedure for the "Legal Services Framework Lot 1 - Planning". This procurement, focusing on the provision of legal services under CPV code 79100000, is located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The tender process, classified under services and particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises, began with an end date for submissions on 26th March 2025. The contract, valued at £75,000, commenced on 18th August 2025 and is set to conclude on 17th August 2027. The award stage was completed with the publication date of the award notice being 16th January 2026.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in legal services, particularly those seasoned in planning law within the public sector. Companies like Davitt Jones Bould, which successfully secured the contract, exemplify the type of SME well-suited to compete in such frameworks. The open procedure, designed to be accessible to a range of suppliers, encourages SMEs to engage with public sector procurement, fostering growth and innovation in legal service provisions. Given the framework's orientation towards planning, businesses with expertise in property law, public infrastructure, and regulatory compliance would find significant growth potential in similar tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Legal Services Framework Lot 1 - Planning

Notice Description

Legal Services Framework Lot 1 - Planning.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-06c58be5-338a-414d-a13d-0c8469f672d9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea213a4c-bfc4-48af-a7ca-f7ceffd8079f
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
17 Aug 2025 - 17 Aug 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
NUNEATON & BEDWORTH BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NUNEATON
Postcode
CV11 5AA
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG13 Warwickshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Nuneaton and Bedworth
Electoral Ward
St Mary's
Westminster Constituency
Nuneaton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DAVITT JONES BOULD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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