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Legal Support - Risborough Barracks

FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE DISTRICT COUNCIL

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30 May 2025 at 12:23

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for providing external legal services related to the acquisition of units at Risborough Barracks, located in Folkestone, has been completed. The contract, valued at £55,000, was overseen by the Folkestone and Hythe District Council, with the identification number SHEPWAY001-DN776677-62072274. The industry category falls under "Legal services" (CPV: 79100000). The procurement progressed to the award stage, with an active status confirmed on 10th October 2024. The contract period spans from 31st October 2024 to 30th October 2025. Bevan Brittan LLP was awarded the contract, and the nature of the procurement method was classified as 'Other'.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for large-scale legal service providers looking to expand their footprint in public sector engagements. While the contract has been awarded, similar future opportunities can benefit businesses that specialise in legal advisory services pertaining to municipal or military asset acquisitions. Companies with substantial expertise and resources could position themselves advantageously in the competitive landscape of public procurement for legal consultancy services, particularly if they can offer tailored solutions that meet the specific needs of public authorities. Despite this opportunity not being deemed suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, it underscores the demand for seasoned legal firms with a robust capacity for handling complex legal transactions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Legal Support - Risborough Barracks

Notice Description

The contract was for external legal services for advice in relation to the purchase or units at Risborough Barracks Pond Hill Road Folkestone.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-62ae2344-0017-489c-93fe-035a826517ff
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5721727d-d57e-4236-902c-4eafbd044b07
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
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
£55,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£55,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 May 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Oct 2024 - 30 Oct 2025 6-12 months
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
FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
FOLKESTONE
Postcode
CT20 2QY
Post Town
Canterbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ44 East Kent
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Folkestone and Hythe
Electoral Ward
Folkestone Central
Westminster Constituency
Folkestone and Hythe

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BEVAN BRITTAN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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