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NCC2017 Advance Northumberland Legal Advice

NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Northumberland County Council has completed a tender for providing specialist legal and financial services regulatory advice to Advance Northumberland Limited for its financial restructure. The procurement falls under the industry category of Financial Consultancy Services. The contract, valued at £250,000, is awarded by direct award method and is set to run from 30th July 2026 to 29th July 2028. The procurement process was finalised with the award notice published on 31st July 2026. The services will be delivered in the North East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant opportunities for SMEs specialising in financial consultancy, particularly those with expertise in legal and financial restructures. Businesses that can deliver precise, high-level consultancy within specified timeframes in the North East are well-suited to participate in similar future contracts. The awarded supplier, Browne Jacobson LLP, highlights how SMEs can effectively compete for and secure noteworthy government contracts, potentially spurring business growth and expansion through successful participation in public sector procurement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NCC2017 Advance Northumberland Legal Advice

Notice Description

Specialist legal advice and financial services regulatory advice for Advance Northumberland Limited Financial Restructure

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b73f6fc-c68b-4482-a3b3-a2ce8f6713ed
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Direct Award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

CPV Codes

66171000 - Financial consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
29 Jul 2026 - 29 Jul 2028 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
NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
MORPETH
Postcode
NE61 2EF
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC42 Northumberland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Northumberland
Electoral Ward
Morpeth Kirkhill
Westminster Constituency
North Northumberland

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BROWNE JACOBSON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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