Award

Legal Support Services for GYBC

SUFFOLK COASTAL DISTRICT COUNCIL AND WAVENEY DISTRICT COUNCIL

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19 Sep 2025 at 09:24

Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process by Suffolk Coastal District Council and Waveney District Council awarded a contract titled "Legal Support Services for GYBC" under the industry category of legal services. The contract, valued at £95,000, is part of a call-off from the CCS Framework RM6240, focusing on general service provision across England and Wales. The process was selective, using a call-off from a framework agreement, and has progressed to the award stage as of 18th September 2025. The service delivery will take place in the East of England, with the contract period starting on 19th September 2025 and concluding on 31st December 2027. Richard Hill is the contact person for enquiries at the council.

This contract presents a notable opportunity for businesses specialising in legal services to engage with the public sector framework, specifically those capable of providing comprehensive legal support services. While the procurement method was selective and not open to SMEs or VCSEs, large-scale legal service providers like Sharpe Pritchard LLP, who secured this contract, would find such opportunities advantageous for strategic growth. Businesses that are experienced in navigating public sector contracts and who are already equipped to work within established framework agreements will be well-placed to benefit from similar procurement opportunities arranged by local councils.

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Notice Title

Legal Support Services for GYBC

Notice Description

This is a Contract Award Notice only on behalf of GYBC. Additional information: This is a call off contract from CCS Framework RM6240 for the Provision of Public Sector Legal Services - Lot 2A - General Service Provision - England and Wales

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0a02ae31-4418-4c08-adc9-e76fddfdf840
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4b5b912-4076-4535-bf82-29efef228ae5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£95,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£95,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
18 Sep 2025 - 31 Dec 2027 2-3 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
SUFFOLK COASTAL DISTRICT COUNCIL AND WAVENEY DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WOODBRIDGE
Postcode
IP12 4AU
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH63 East Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Woodbridge
Westminster Constituency
Suffolk Coastal

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SHARPE PRITCHARD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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