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12 Jun 2026 at 15:30

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process concerning "BWR Phase II Legal Services" has been spearheaded by Bath and North East Somerset Council, located in Keynsham, England. This contract falls under the services category, specifically focusing on procurement consultancy services and land management services. The procurement stage has been completed with the successful award to Bevan Brittan, and the associated contract, valued at £311,625 excluding VAT, will span from 1st April 2026 to 30th June 2027. The open procedure method was utilised to select the supplier, ensuring a fair and transparent process for potential bidders. Notably, the contract includes provisions for two optional six-month extensions, to be negotiated, potentially offering additional opportunities for service delivery enhancements.

For businesses, especially those specialising in legal services, procurement consultancy, or land management, this tender presented a prime opportunity to engage with a significant public sector client, potentially leading to enhanced market visibility and expanded service portfolios. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) were deemed suitable for this procurement, highlighting a commitment to inclusive opportunities for various business sizes. Given the scale and contractual expectations, firms with a proven track record in similar sectors could benefit significantly from participating in similar future opportunities, promoting sustainable business growth through public sector partnerships.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

BWR Phase II Legal Services

Notice Description

Advice on Bath Western Riverside Phase 2 in respect of variations to HIF grant funding agreements, negotiating heads of terms for new conditional land swap and providing procurement and subsidy advice and related matters. The total value of this contracts initial 27 month term is PS311,625.00 (ex vat) The total value of this contracts initial 27 month term is PS373,950.00 (incl. vat) There are 2 x 6 month optional extensions available, pricing subject to mutual agreement but not beyond 50% of the original contract value

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8e28c188-dc23-4f3d-aa1c-07139c5c5fa2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/503fd5e6-33da-475f-8ebe-11723d481ac8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

70 - Real estate services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

70332100 - Land management services

79418000 - Procurement consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£311,625 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£311,625 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 30 Jun 2027 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
BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
KEYNSHAM
Postcode
BS31 1FS
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
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
Bath and North East Somerset
Electoral Ward
Keynsham North
Westminster Constituency
North East Somerset and Hanham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BEVAN BRITTAN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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