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Otterpool Project: Call Off Award for Legal Support 2025-26

FOLKESTONE & HYTHE DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The Otterpool Project, overseen by Folkestone & Hythe District Council in England, entails a call-off award for legal support concerning the development of a new standalone Garden settlement of up to 10,000 homes in the South East region of the United Kingdom. This initiative, categorised under Legal advisory services, is part of a direct award via the Crown Commercial Services framework RM6240, lot 1a, for full-service provision across England and Wales. The procurement process adopted a selective method, operating through a call-off from a framework agreement, and concluded its tender period on 23 July 2025. The awarded contract was published on 3 December 2025, reflecting an active status, and the contract period spans from 1 August 2025 to 31 July 2027, valued at £400,000.

This tender represents substantial opportunities for large-scale legal firms capable of providing comprehensive advisory services to influence policy and planning for public-sector projects. It creates avenues for firms that specialise in navigating complex legal landscapes relating to urban planning and development, particularly in scenarios requiring extensive legal frameworks for new settlements. Legal entities that excel in strategic development and implementation within public-sector frameworks are ideally positioned to leverage this opportunity, potentially enhancing their business growth and prominence in public-sector engagements. Although not aimed at SMEs or VCSEs, firms like Mills & Reeve LLP were successful in securing this contract, highlighting the need for expert and large-scale legal services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Otterpool Project: Call Off Award for Legal Support 2025-26

Notice Description

direct award via Crown Commercial Services framework RM6240 Public Sector Legal Services under lot 1a (Full Service Provision - England and Wales) Legal services to help inform the policy formation, implementation and delivery aspects of a new standalone Garden settlement. The outputs of the commission will inform a partial Core Strategy Local Plan Review and forthcoming planning application for a new settlement of up to 10,000 homes. Option to extend for a further period of up to 24 months. This contract is a renewal of a preceding contract for the same project.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-14cdcedb-2f5c-4170-b4d3-564713c8c148
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1e966ad-7e1c-49d2-9932-5cccc3976fb1
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

79111000 - Legal advisory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jul 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 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
FOLKESTONE & HYTHE DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
FOLKESTONE
Postcode
CT20 2QY
Post Town
Canterbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ44 East Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Folkestone and Hythe
Electoral Ward
Folkestone Central
Westminster Constituency
Folkestone and Hythe

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MILLS & REEVE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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