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CRSTS Legal Advice

TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY

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11 Sep 2025 at 11:15

Summary of the contracting process

The Tees Valley Combined Authority, located in the North East of England, has completed a contract process for providing legal services under the title "CRSTS Legal Advice". This procurement was categorised under the CPV code 79100000, indicating it involves legal services. It was conducted through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £50,000, has been awarded to Muckle LLP and spans from 18th June 2024 to 18th June 2026. This award was made active on 14th June 2024 and was published on 11th September 2025, reflecting the most recent update in this procurement process.

This tender represents a strategic opportunity for businesses operating within the legal services sector, particularly those with the capacity to partner with regional government bodies. Although the specific procurement was concluded with a large-scale supplier, businesses aiming to enter similar frameworks or provide ancillary legal services might find significant growth potential. Organisations with expertise in regional or public sector legal frameworks could position themselves advantageously for future opportunities within the Tees Valley Combined Authority or similar entities. It provides a compelling case study for firms looking to align with public procurement strategies in the legal industry in the United Kingdom.

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Notice Title

CRSTS Legal Advice

Notice Description

Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA), part of the Tees Valley Combined Authority Group, has awarded a contract with the awarded provider for legal support for CRSTS programmes.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5b3cbd06-d232-47fb-81ae-79b13b68280e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f91b1992-1fb5-49c4-8b6c-5c5f2583a71b
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
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jun 20241 years ago
Contract Period
17 Jun 2024 - 18 Jun 2026 2-3 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
TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@teesvalley-ca.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DARLINGTON
Postcode
TS17 6QY
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC31 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Stockton-on-Tees
Electoral Ward
Mandale & Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MUCKLE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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