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Outsourcing of Legal resource for Property

MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL

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18 May 2026 at 15:08

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Summary of the contracting process

Milton Keynes Council has completed the procurement process for outsourcing legal resources for their Property team, under the title "Outsourcing of Legal resource for Property". This contract falls within the legal services industry category, with the procurement occurring in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement employed a selective process method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and has now reached the award stage. Key dates include the tender period ending on 13th March 2026 and the contract running from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2028. The awarded contract was announced on 20th March 2026, with a total value of £240,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs, as it highlights suitability for these types of organisations. Legal service providers with expertise in property law and who are capable of engaging in contractual agreements with governmental bodies may find a business growth opportunity by engaging in similar future processes. The contract awarded to Capsticks LLP showcases the potential for small to medium-sized law firms to expand their public sector client base through framework agreements. Businesses focusing on or located in the South East region of the United Kingdom, or those with the capability to deliver services remotely, would be well-suited to compete in such opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Outsourcing of Legal resource for Property

Notice Description

Outsourcing of Legal resource for Property team

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3053a4dc-abbe-4637-8b79-ff3e4929c179
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, VCSE
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
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
13 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 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
MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK9 3EJ
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Central Milton Keynes
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAPSTICKS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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