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Waste Legal Consultancy - Re-procurement Phase 1

SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL

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09 Apr 2026 at 14:53

Summary of the contracting process

Surrey County Council has completed the award stage for the "Waste Legal Consultancy - Re-procurement Phase 1" project, under the industry category of legal services. The selected procurement method was a selective call-off from a framework agreement, focusing on market engagement and the development of commercial principles for future service packages commencing in October 2029. The project took place in the South East region of the United Kingdom, with key contract dates running from 3rd March 2026 to 30th June 2027. The procurement process reached its award status on 23rd February 2026, with the contract valued at £700,000. The award was published on 9th April 2026, with DLA Piper UK LLP named as the awarded supplier.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in legal advisory services, particularly those accustomed to working with public sector frameworks. Companies capable of providing expert advice on procurement procedures and commercial principles will find this project aligns well with their capabilities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can benefit from engaging in such procurements, as Surrey County Council demonstrates a favourable stance towards SME inclusion in their tender processes. Legal service firms aiming to expand their client base in the public sector and strengthen their portfolio in the consultancy domain would find participating in similar tenders advantageous.

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Notice Title

Waste Legal Consultancy - Re-procurement Phase 1

Notice Description

This is a call-off from SCC Legal Services Framework. SCC is seeking a Legal Advisor to support delivery of the procurement for the proposed service packages that SCC would like to procure to start from October 2029. For Phase 1 this includes: Phase 1: Market Engagement, Development of Commercial Principles, Document Development and PSQ launch and down-selection

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6acfa92b-81dd-415c-99b0-cf1320d434b8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5bc65d64-c366-49ef-9d67-f1276013a2d6
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
£700,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£700,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Feb 20262 months ago
Contract Period
3 Mar 2026 - 30 Jun 2027 1-2 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
SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
REIGATE
Postcode
RH2 8EF
Post Town
Redhill
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ26 East Surrey
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Reigate and Banstead
Electoral Ward
South Park & Woodhatch
Westminster Constituency
Reigate

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DLA PIPER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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