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Legal Support (WBD)

TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY

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06 Jul 2026 at 13:26

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the Tees Valley Combined Authority sought to acquire legal support services, specifically for topics such as Deed of Variation and estate management, through a call-off contract from the Nepo 513 framework. With a procurement classification in the legal services sector, the contract was granted to Womble Bond Dickinson, a large supplier, on 25th March 2026. The contract, valued at £55,000, spans from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027. Located in the North East region of the United Kingdom, this selective procurement process has been fully completed as of its award stage, with the announcement of the successful tender published on 6th July 2026.

This procurement presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for enterprises specialising in legal services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), can potentially benefit from similar future opportunities within the framework agreements. Such industries have the chance to deliver comprehensive legal expertise tailored to estate management and contractual negotiations. Engaging in framework agreements like Nepo 513 allows businesses to showcase their capability to provide specialised services, fostering growth through prestigious projects partnered with key regional authorities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Legal Support (WBD)

Notice Description

Legal Advice on multiple topics, including Deed of Variation, General estate management and Drafting & Negotiation of templates. Call off from Nepo 513.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-856cebdb-7f28-4138-b751-e0224c840464
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/490656ed-65cb-4199-bcdd-5f99a104c821
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, VCSE
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
6 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
11 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 20263 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 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
TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
DARLINGTON
Postcode
DL2 1NJ
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC33 Darlington
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Darlington
Electoral Ward
Sadberge & Middleton St George
Westminster Constituency
Stockton West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WOMBLE BOND DICKINSON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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