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14 Jul 2026 at 13:24

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for "CA16768 - CA9834: Legal Services" was initiated by Preston College, located in Preston, England. This contract sought legal advice services to cover a variety of fields and was classified under the "Legal services" CPV code 79100000. The complete procurement process followed an open procedure, beginning with a tender period that concluded on 3rd February 2026. The contract is set to run from 4th February 2026 until 4th February 2029. With its reach specified to several regions, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, United Kingdom, and beyond, this procurement stage has reached the award phase as of 14th July 2026, with Forbes Solicitors being the awarded supplier. Eleanor Wolf was the contact person for this procurement opportunity.

The tender presents ample opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) capable of providing comprehensive legal services. With the open procurement method, the process allowed for competitive bidding, enabling a fair opportunity for businesses of varying sizes to engage. Companies specialising in legal services that can offer diverse and expert legal guidance across multiple jurisdictions would find this tender ideally suited to their capabilities. Such opportunities enhance visibility in the public sector while fostering potential collaborations and expansion into new markets.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

CA16768 - CA9834: Legal Services

Notice Description

The College's requirement is for legal advice in respect to a wide range of areas. To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA16768. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA16768 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 020 3920 8054.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0871ca36-9190-42de-8975-2b160105a37c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c5f6abae-2088-4787-8d0e-84c6fe13f70f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
3 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jul 20262 days ago
Contract Period
4 Feb 2026 - 4 Feb 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PRESTON COLLEGE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR2 9UR
Post Town
Preston
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FORBES SOLICITORS

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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