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18 Jun 2026 at 08:18

Summary of the contracting process

Northumberland County Council has completed a procurement process titled "Growth Fund Legal Advice," which falls under the legal services industry category. This procurement is associated with the Business Northumberland Investment Fund - Stage 2, requiring expert legal and financial services regulatory advice. The procurement, managed through a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement, was awarded to Browne Jacobson LLP. The contract, valued at £140,000, commenced on 8th June 2026 and will conclude on 7th June 2027, targeting delivery in the North East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender provides significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in legal services, particularly those experienced in financial services regulations. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suitable candidates for such contracts, but given the scale of the appointed supplier, larger firms also stand to benefit from such opportunities. Participation in tenders like these can help firms establish connections with local government entities such as Northumberland County Council, fostering long-term collaboration and visibility within the public sector procurement landscape.

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Notice Title

Growth Fund Legal Advice

Notice Description

Northumberland County Council requires specialist legal advice and financial services regulatory advice for the Business Northumberland Investment Fund - Stage 2 appointment

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-24612fd3-90d7-4889-bdba-f8ac3abc1c7b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ffc574d2-421a-4d22-89c7-7b6ed6d926c6
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
SME
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
£140,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£140,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
7 Jun 2026 - 7 Jun 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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