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GCP Meldreth Link Land Agreement with WBD

CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The Cambridgeshire County Council has completed a procurement process to call off legal services from a framework agreement with Womble Bond Dickinson UK LLP. The tender titled "GCP Meldreth Link Land Agreement with WBD" falls under the legal services industry category (CPV code 79100000) and pertains to the region of East of England, United Kingdom. The contract involves providing advice on S25 processes and agreements with landowners related to the Meldreth Link Land Agreement, with services to be delivered from 26 January 2024 until 26 January 2028. The procurement was conducted using a selective method as part of a framework agreement, and notable key dates include the end of the tender period on 27 November 2023 and the contract award date on the same day.

This procurement creates significant growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs specializing in legal services, who can benefit from participating in similar framework agreements. Businesses with expertise in drafting legal agreements and understanding property law related to land agreements will find such tenders beneficial for expanding their portfolio. The partnership with a large firm like Womble Bond Dickinson UK LLP showcases high standards and can lead to further prestigious engagements within the public sector. This contract reinforces the importance of having niche legal expertise and the ability to provide comprehensive advisory services in complex land agreement cases.

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Notice Title

GCP Meldreth Link Land Agreement with WBD

Notice Description

This was a call-off from a framework agreement between Cambridgeshire County Council and Womble Bond Dickinson to provide advice on the S25 process and agreements structure with landowners related to the Meldreth Link Land Agreement, including drafting of legal agreements and templates.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-86a2549b-478b-4d2d-a0f1-9b92bc43df48
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1230eb9e-46d3-4492-9754-e3e670c2a7bd
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
£34,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£34,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Nov 20232 years ago
Contract Period
26 Jan 2024 - 26 Jan 2028 4-5 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
CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Karen Griggs
Contact Email
karen.griggs@cambridgeshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01223 699154

Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBRIDGE, UK
Postcode
CB2 1BY
Post Town
Cambridge
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cambridge
Electoral Ward
Market
Westminster Constituency
Cambridge

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WOMBLE BOND DICKINSON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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