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SN240464 - legal services associated with the public inquiry at Highsted

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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30 Sep 2025 at 11:48

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process detailed here pertains to Kent County Council's requirement for legal services associated with a public inquiry at Highsted. Under the title "SN240464 - legal services associated with the public inquiry at Highsted," this tender falls within the industry category of legal representation services (CPV code 79112000) and is geographically located in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted through a competitive quotation method, classified as limited and below the threshold. The contract, valued at £200,000, was awarded on 20th December 2024, post the tender end date of 18th December 2024. The contract period extends from 20th December 2024 to 7th November 2025, and the award stage was finalised with Christopher Young KC as the selected supplier.

This tender offers significant opportunities for legal service providers, particularly those with expertise in public inquiry matters. The procurement method indicates a favourable environment for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) who can adeptly offer competitive quotations within regulated budgets. Businesses looking to expand within the public sector in the legal services domain, especially in the South East of England, would find this contract beneficial. The ability to engage in contracts that are within competitive yet manageable financial scopes can provide growth opportunities and strengthen the contractor's portfolio in public sector engagements.

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Notice Title

SN240464 - legal services associated with the public inquiry at Highsted

Notice Description

For legal services associated with the public inquiry at Highsted

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6e018c63-58ea-457b-8db7-d345f7f75937
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b681d77d-514b-492e-aabe-6fa5ee4d82bc
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below 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

79112000 - Legal representation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Sep 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
20 Dec 2024 - 7 Nov 2025 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
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME14 1XQ
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Penenden Heath
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CHRISTOPHER YOUNG KC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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