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NUNCON - Legal Services Framework Lot 3 - Property

NUNEATON & BEDWORTH BOROUGH COUNCIL

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12 Feb 2026 at 14:10

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "NUNCON - Legal Services Framework Lot 3 - Property" was organised by Nuneaton & Bedworth Borough Council, focusing on property-related legal services within the West Midlands, United Kingdom. This tender belongs to the legal services industry category and follows an open procedure, indicating a transparent and non-discriminatory procurement method above the threshold. The contract period spans from 18 August 2025 to 17 August 2027, with the award stage completed as of 5 November 2025. The service is suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), providing favourable conditions for these business types to participate.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for legal service providers, especially those with expertise in property law, to expand their business by serving as a supplier to a local government authority. Given the open nature of the procurement process, companies with a strong legal service background and presence in or near the West Midlands would be well-suited to compete. The awarded contract to Forbes Solicitors LLP, a large firm, underscores the potential for not only large-scale but also SME firms to thrive in this sector, fostering business growth through public sector engagement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NUNCON - Legal Services Framework Lot 3 - Property

Notice Description

Legal Services Framework Lot 3 Property.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5617a296-d97c-4dcd-b1c8-669377611648
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d611c00-dc17-43b7-b1a3-5fbac3739949
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
26 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
17 Aug 2025 - 17 Aug 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
NUNEATON & BEDWORTH BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NUNEATON
Postcode
CV11 5AA
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG13 Warwickshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Nuneaton and Bedworth
Electoral Ward
St Mary's
Westminster Constituency
Nuneaton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FORBES SOLICITORS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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