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External Legal Advice

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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01 Jul 2026 at 15:41

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, managed by Hampshire County Council, concerned the provision of external legal advice under the title "External Legal Advice." It was directed towards the legal services industry with a specific focus on the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is complete with the contract awarded on the 30th of April 2026, and the contract period ranging from the 1st of May 2026 to the 1st of May 2027. The procurement was carried out using a selective method, specifically a call-off from framework RM6240, involving a total value of £50,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for legal service providers, particularly those capable of delivering comprehensive support and advice within the public sector market. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to compete, as indicated by the procurement's suitability requirements. However, due to the selective nature of the procurement method and the call-off from a framework agreement, businesses with prior experience or existing arrangements within the relevant framework may find it advantageous. Large-scale legal firms like Browne Jacobson LLP have demonstrated competitiveness in such tenders, as evidenced by their award of the contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

External Legal Advice

Notice Description

Call off from RM6240 Public Sector Legal Services Lot 1a Full Service Provision for The provision of External Legal Advice and Support

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2a19ab80-1305-4588-af8b-348efbc64b3e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4905e874-f89b-4d55-8b31-8eaa36ee4bf8
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
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 20262 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 1 May 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
HAMPSHIRE 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
WINCHESTER
Postcode
SO23 8UD
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Winchester
Electoral Ward
St Michael
Westminster Constituency
Winchester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BROWNE JACOBSON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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