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CPU 8075 Legal support for contract negotiations and licencing requirements

NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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16 Apr 2026 at 09:05

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Nottingham City Council, concluded with the award of the contract for legal support in contract negotiations and licensing requirements concerning education projects in construction. This procurement falls under the 'Legal services' industry category and took place in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The process used an open procedure below the threshold and attracted bids from large-scale suppliers. The award stage was completed on 9th November 2025, with the contract spanning from 10th November 2025 to 9th November 2029.

This tender represents significant opportunities for large legal firms specialising in contract negotiations and licensing within the construction industry. The contract's value is estimated at £90,000, offering business growth potential over a four-year period. The chosen supplier, Geldards LLP, demonstrates that sizeable organisations with expertise and resources in legal consultation for construction projects can benefit from such procurement opportunities. This tender was particularly suited for entities capable of delivering comprehensive legal services aligned with educational construction endeavours, though it was not tailored for SMEs or VCSEs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CPU 8075 Legal support for contract negotiations and licencing requirements

Notice Description

To provide legal support for education projects in relation to construction contracts and licenses

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2e14f2ad-aaaf-4b0c-9bbc-7fbf5425ab97
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41b72132-20e9-4bd0-85a8-bafb8b5b16de
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
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
£90,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Nov 20255 months ago
Contract Period
10 Nov 2025 - 9 Nov 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
NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG2 3NG
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GELDARDS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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