Award

Published on behalf of Arun District Council - Legal Services for Disrepair Cases

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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22 May 2026 at 13:45

Summary of the contracting process

Arun District Council has awarded a contract to Devonshires Solicitors LLP for providing legal services specifically related to housing disrepair cases. The procurement process was completed via a selective method, utilising a call-off from the Communities, Housing and Investment Consortium framework. The tender falls under the industry category of legal services (CPV code: 79100000) and is set in Littlehampton, England, with the postal code BN17 5LF. The award stage of the procurement was finalised on 14th May 2026, with the contract period running from 15th May 2026 to 15th May 2027. The total contract value is £156,000 GBP.

This tender creates opportunities for large legal firms with expertise in managing housing disrepair cases to engage with public sector clients like Arun District Council. Firms capable of ensuring efficient case management and compliance with housing responsibilities are well-suited to compete in future opportunities of this nature. Although this particular procurement was executed under a framework agreement, similar service requirements could arise, allowing experienced suppliers to secure ongoing public sector contracts and thereby enhance business growth.

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Notice Title

Published on behalf of Arun District Council - Legal Services for Disrepair Cases

Notice Description

Arun District Council has entered into a new contract to support the provision of legal services relating to housing disrepair cases. These services are essential to ensure effective case management and to support the council in meeting its responsibilities to residents. The requirement has been fulfilled via a call off from the Communities, Housing and Investment Consortium framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3d814b9f-7436-49fe-8b73-6fe29649617b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/570593ec-4763-4117-a6d5-4bd4a4df3481
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
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
£156,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£156,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
14 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 May 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
14 May 2026 - 15 May 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LITTLEHAMPTON
Postcode
BN17 5LF
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ27 West Sussex (South West)
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Arun
Electoral Ward
River
Westminster Constituency
Bognor Regis and Littlehampton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DEVONSHIRES SOLICITORS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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