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Materials Recycling Facility (MRF) Legal Consultancy - Phase 2

SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL

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31 Mar 2026 at 10:31

Summary of the contracting process

Surrey County Council has completed the award stage for the "Materials Recycling Facility (MRF) Legal Consultancy - Phase 2" procurement process within the legal services sector. This contract, valued at £945,000, will provide specialist legal and procurement support through a call-off from the SCC Legal Services Framework. Operating under the Competitive Flexible procedure outlined in the Procurement Act 2023, the awarded contract covers the delivery of services from 23 February 2026 to 22 February 2028 in the South East of the United Kingdom. DLA Piper has been named the supplier for this engagement following the selective procurement method.

This procurement process presents considerable opportunities for businesses involved in legal consultancy, particularly those capable of fulfilling requirements under framework agreements. Large-scale enterprises such as DLA Piper, with a track record in providing specialist legal services, are well-positioned to leverage this contract for further growth and to establish long-term partnerships with public authorities like Surrey County Council. This framework aligns with business pursuits aiming to provide term-specific professional support within the public sector, offering a substantial contract period conducive to operational stability and strategic development.

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Notice Title

Materials Recycling Facility (MRF) Legal Consultancy - Phase 2

Notice Description

This is a call-off from SCC Legal Services Framework. Continuation of specialist legal and procurement support is required for the MRF Tender, which is currently running as a Competitive Flexible procedure under the Procurement Act 2023. The support required will be for Procurement Phase 2 - Tender stage.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7e7d1229-7a2e-48ef-a158-5398543f22ec
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4bc3e3b0-dc74-44d1-910c-53eecb8b94df
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
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
£945,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£945,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
20 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
23 Feb 2026 - 22 Feb 2028 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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