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Legal Support Retainer

THIRTEEN HOUSING GROUP LIMITED

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22 Jul 2025 at 11:00

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Summary of the contracting process

Thirteen Housing Group Limited has successfully completed the procurement process for the "Legal Support Retainer," targeting the provision of legal services. This process falls under the services industry category and has been awarded through an external framework method. The awarded contract, valued at £800,000, will span from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2029, offering legal support for ad-hoc BAU requirements throughout the financial year 2025-2026. The procurement was tagged at the award stage, with critical dates including the tender period end on 31st March 2025 and the award date of 31st March 2025. The project location is in the North East region of the United Kingdom.

Businesses in the legal services sector, particularly substantial firms with expertise in ongoing legal support, can explore similar opportunities through frameworks like this. Anthony Sollins Solicitors LLP has been successful in securing the contract, showcasing the demand for large-scale legal support solutions. Such contracts can facilitate business growth by expanding portfolios and strengthening relationships with housing groups and other public sector organisations, making them ideal for firms seeking to establish or reinforce their presence in the public procurement landscape. As the suitability for SMEs or VCSEs is not indicated, larger firms might find themselves more suited for competing in similar tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Legal Support Retainer

Notice Description

To provide provision of legal support for ad-hoc BAU requirements throughout financial year 25-26.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-253c4dd8-03c6-48a9-b38b-089e5b37a91c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba094701-6a55-472a-a24e-193bd6d76ee3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - External Award via framework
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
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2029 4-5 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
THIRTEEN HOUSING GROUP LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MIDDLESBROUGH
Postcode
TS2 1QG
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC32 South Teesside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Middlesbrough
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ANTHONY SOLLINS SOLICITORS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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