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Legal Services Framework Lot 3 Property

NUNEATON & BEDWORTH BOROUGH COUNCIL

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17 Feb 2026 at 10:09

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process underway involves Nuneaton & Bedworth Borough Council seeking providers for its Legal Services Framework Lot 3 Property. This contract, classified under the legal services industry category, is intended to serve the West Midlands in the United Kingdom. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, ensuring competitive transparency and above-threshold compliance. While the tender stage concluded on 26th March 2025, the contract period extends from 18th August 2025 to 17th August 2027. The contract was awarded to Freeths LLP, an active supplier as of 5th November 2025, for a total value of £100,000.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for SMEs specialising in legal services to engage with local government projects in the West Midlands. The open procurement method encourages broader participation and could be particularly beneficial for businesses looking to expand their portfolio in public sector work. Companies with expertise in property-related legal services will find this framework an attractive opportunity to establish partnerships with local authorities, such as Nuneaton & Bedworth Borough Council, which has expressed its openness to small and medium enterprises. Engaging in this network could lead to potential growth and increased market presence within and beyond the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Legal Services Framework Lot 3 Property

Notice Description

Legal Services Framework Lot 3 Property.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6ce91043-ec3a-4bc0-9031-09523bf8d669
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b8cff66-70fb-417c-812e-fbc684279d07
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
SME

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
17 Feb 20266 days 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

FREETHS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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