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Specialist Legal Advice to South Tees Development Corporation

TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY

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03 Mar 2025 at 15:31

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Summary of the contracting process

The South Tees Development Corporation (STDC), part of the Tees Valley Combined Authority Group, has awarded a contract for specialist legal advice to Foot Anstey LLP. The contract, valued at £200,000, pertains to providing legal expertise for negotiating an Energy JV contract in the North East region of the United Kingdom. This service falls under the CPV classification "Legal services" (79100000) within the procurement category of services. The contract period will run from 23 September 2024 to 23 September 2026, with the possibility of a 12-month extension. The procurement method used was a negotiated procedure without prior publication, suitable for SMEs but not for VCSEs.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for law firms specialising in energy sector contracts. Businesses that offer extensive legal services, particularly those with experience in complex joint venture negotiations and energy-related projects, would find this contract highly beneficial. Engaging with STDC's project helps enhance a firm's visibility and reputation while offering potential for future contracts within the public sector and the broader energy industry. Firms well-versed in SME-friendly procurement processes are particularly well-suited to compete for such valuable opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Specialist Legal Advice to South Tees Development Corporation

Notice Description

South Tees Development Corporation (STDC) (the 'Contracting Authority'), part of the Tees Valley Combined Authority Group, have entered into a contract with the awarded provider to provide specialist legal advice in relation to negotiating the Energy JV contract (Power-Elec-Business and Corporate). 24 month contract, with option to extend for a further 12 months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-256937fb-211e-4646-b0de-357d9f5ac376
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ee4338b-0645-48c9-af49-f142e4ae8057
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
22 Sep 2024 - 23 Sep 2026 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
TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DARLINGTON
Postcode
DL2 1NJ
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC33 Darlington
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Darlington
Electoral Ward
Sadberge & Middleton St George
Westminster Constituency
Stockton West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FOOT ANSTEY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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