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External Legal Support for Uplands Development Land Sales

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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03 Jun 2025 at 14:05

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for external legal support in the sale of development land in the South East region, specifically the Uplands Development sites in Hedge End and Botley, has been completed by Hampshire County Council. The contract, valued at up to £250,000, was awarded under the RM6240 Public Sector Legal Services Framework, and focuses on providing legal support for the disposal strategy of the Woodhouse Meadows and Botley Fields sites. Hampshire County Council, the buying organisation, used a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates include the contract's start on 19 May 2025 and its completion by 5 September 2028.

This tender offers significant opportunities for legal service providers, particularly those with experience in land sales and development law, to collaborate with public sector bodies. Businesses specialising in legal services within the South East region and capable of delivering high-quality support for complex land transactions could benefit from similar opportunities. The contract's suitability criteria indicate a potential for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to engage with and benefit from such frameworks, fostering opportunities for business growth in the legal services industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

External Legal Support for Uplands Development Land Sales

Notice Description

This contract has been awarded via a call-off under the RM6240 Public Sector Legal Services Framework, Full-Service Provision - Lot 1a England and Wales. An external legal services contract is required to support Hampshire County Council in the disposal activity anticipated over the next couple of years relating to the Uplands Development sites (including both Woodhouse Meadows and Botley Fields), located in Hedge End / Botley within the Borough of Eastleigh. This legal services contract is to include two parts, with Part A relating specifically to the support required on delivering the disposal strategy for the Woodhouse Meadows development site in Hedge End; and with Part B relating specifically to the support required on delivering the disposal strategy, or dealing with any off market offers, for the Botley Fields development site in Botley. The estimated value to the service provider is up to PS250,000.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-51e2388a-f783-4957-8444-f8b914a7c2bc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b142313-22e8-4f2e-ae80-c42a5cc68504
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
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
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
18 May 2025 - 5 Sep 2028 3-4 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
HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WINCHESTER
Postcode
SO23 8UJ
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Winchester
Electoral Ward
St Michael
Westminster Constituency
Winchester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WOMBLE BOND DICKINSON (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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