Award

Legal Advice

TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY

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09 Apr 2025 at 11:10

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process carried out by Tees Valley Combined Authority involved a direct award titled "Legal Advice," focusing on the legal services industry in the North East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement, identified by the tender ID STDC-PROC-0555, reached the award stage with completion on 25 March 2025. Tees Valley Combined Authority engaged Geldards LLP for this service, with the contract period running from 25 March 2025 to 24 March 2027 and a contract value of £25,000. The procurement method was specified as "Other - Direct award," targeting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specifically, though not voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs).

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in legal services to establish a relationship with a prominent regional authority. It is particularly advantageous for SMEs looking to enhance their public sector portfolio and demonstrate their ability to deliver specialised advice efficiently. Large firms with relevant expertise, such as Geldards LLP, have proven successful in this domain, showcasing the potential for new entrants to compete effectively in future procurements within this category. The direct award method indicates a streamlined procurement process, allowing capable businesses to secure similar contracts directly in the future.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Legal Advice

Notice Description

Direct award for Legal advice from internal Legal Services Framework to Geldards

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3202f60c-dc76-4a75-adf9-06deb55ba487
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98d65cf0-2bf1-47ca-910b-e280f3d36ef7
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 - Direct award
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
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
25 Mar 2025 - 24 Mar 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
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
DL1 2NJ
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
Stephenson
Westminster Constituency
Darlington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GELDARDS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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