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External Legal Advice for Middlewich Eastern By Pass

CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL

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05 Nov 2025 at 12:20

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Cheshire East Council has reached the award stage for the contract titled "External Legal Advice for Middlewich Eastern By Pass." This contract, classified under the industry category of business services such as law, marketing, and consulting (CPV code: 79000000), was geared towards acquiring external legal expertise necessary for constructing the new bypass in Middlewich. The services will be provided in the North West region of the United Kingdom, with the contract period spanning from 1st November 2025 to 14th October 2027. The procurement followed a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with a contract value of £150,000. The award was made to TLT Solicitors LLP, an SME, on 31st October 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in legal services, particularly those experienced in infrastructure projects and property law. SMEs with a robust track record in delivering comprehensive legal advisory services for public sector projects would find this contract advantageous to bolster their offerings and reputation. The focus of the procurement on a selective method indicates a preference for firms previously engaged in similar frameworks, thus favouring businesses with established relationships and credible expertise in the field. Such opportunities can foster growth and facilitate long-term engagements with public sector entities like Cheshire East Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

External Legal Advice for Middlewich Eastern By Pass

Notice Description

In order to construct the new bypass it is necessary to acquire the land on which to construct the road.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3adbf98a-7191-402e-9296-5752e61ab597
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/023ee8aa-2e4d-4b0c-a717-0c78de9fccd7
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Oct 20253 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 14 Oct 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
CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SANDBACH
Postcode
CW11 1HZ
Post Town
Crewe
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD62 Cheshire East
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Cheshire East
Electoral Ward
Sandbach Town
Westminster Constituency
Congleton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TLT SOLICITORS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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