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Legal Advice for PFI Contract

NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL

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13 Apr 2026 at 12:27

Summary of the contracting process

Northumberland County Council has concluded the procurement process for legal advice on a Private Finance Initiative (PFI) contract, specifically targeting the resolution process within the integrated agreement. This procurement falls under the legal services category, classified under CPV code 79100000, and is situated in the North East region of the United Kingdom. The award stage is finalised as of 13th April 2026, with the contract commencing on 19th January 2026 and running until mid-January 2027. The procurement method was selective, enacted as a call-off from a pre-established framework agreement, indicating a targeted and streamlined approach to supplier selection.

This opportunity presents significant prospects for business expansion, particularly for service providers specialising in legal consultation within large-scale contractual frameworks like PFI. Enterprises well-suited for this type of procurement are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) adept in navigating complex legal disputes. Although the procurement process is complete, understanding the intricacies of such bids can prepare businesses for future opportunities, fostering the development of competitive advantages in the legal services sector.

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Notice Title

Legal Advice for PFI Contract

Notice Description

Legal advice required to navigate the Dispute Resolution Process within the Integrated PFI Contract

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5e334a34-cb5c-49af-902c-3422f7102301
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bfb218bb-8ea2-4690-8285-08bd52965cc3
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
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
£140,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£140,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jan 20263 months ago
Contract Period
19 Jan 2026 - 18 Jan 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
MORPETH
Postcode
NE61 2EF
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC42 Northumberland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Northumberland
Electoral Ward
Morpeth Kirkhill
Westminster Constituency
North Northumberland

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WOMBLE BOND DICKINSON (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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