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24103 Wisbech Academy Legal Services

CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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18 Jul 2025 at 11:32

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by Cambridgeshire County Council, involved the award of the "24103 Wisbech Academy Legal Services" contract, classified under the legal services industry category. The project, valued at £50,000, is set in England, United Kingdom. This procurement utilised a direct award method under the CCS Framework RM6240 and is currently at the Award stage, with the contract period running from 1st November 2024 to 1st November 2025. The award was made to Sharpe Pritchard LLP, a large-scale supplier, on 3rd October 2024.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for large law firms specialising in the public sector. By aligning services with public sector frameworks like CCS RM6240, legal businesses can gain a competitive advantage in securing similar future contracts. Such opportunities are ideal for organisations that have the capacity to provide comprehensive legal services across various government needs and a proven track record of handling substantial public sector projects.

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Notice Title

24103 Wisbech Academy Legal Services

Notice Description

A direct award under CCS Framework RM6240 Public Sector Legal Services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-86bd6fd0-4dce-4f0a-a860-4854c68370d1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ecb6d0e3-1dd5-4751-bbab-6c56c19ff4a4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
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
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2024 - 1 Nov 2025 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
CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HUNTINGDON
Postcode
PE28 4YE
Post Town
Peterborough
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Huntingdonshire
Electoral Ward
The Stukeleys
Westminster Constituency
Huntingdon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SHARPE PRITCHARD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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