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AT1371 - Specialist legal services for the Luton Shareholder Group

LUTON COUNCIL

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25 Mar 2026 at 13:25

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Summary of the contracting process

Luton Council has completed the procurement process for providing specialist legal services to the Luton Shareholder Group. This contract is valued at £500,000 and aligns with the legal services industry category. Situated in Luton, England, this selective procurement followed a restricted procedure. The contract began on 2nd March 2026 and will be active until 1st March 2029. The award was granted to Capsticks Solicitors LLP on 27th February 2026, and the award notice was published on 25th March 2026.

Businesses specialising in legal services with expertise outside the experience of local government lawyers and advisers may find significant growth opportunities in this contract. As the contract primarily targets SMEs, it offers an avenue for smaller enterprises to engage in public sector work alongside established entities. Those situated in or familiar with the legal intricacies of joint venture partnerships, particularly involving entities like London Luton Airport Limited, will be well-suited to leverage this opportunity for business expansion.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

AT1371 - Specialist legal services for the Luton Shareholder Group

Notice Description

Luton Borough Council is the shareholder, or joint venture partner in three entities: London Luton Airport Limited, Foxhall Homes Limited and Connect2Luton. The Luton Shareholder Group, consisting of Members of the Council and senior officers, has been established to oversee the performance of these entities and to advise the Executive of the Council on the exercise of its powers in relation to any matters that are reserved to it. In order to properly carry out its functions of oversight and advising the Executive, the Luton Shareholder Group will, from time to time, require expert, specialist legal advice on matters that are mostly outside the experience of local government lawyers and advisers.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/770b8ce4-909f-4c2b-883a-7e0b8ccd53ea
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
16 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
2 Mar 2026 - 1 Mar 2029 3-4 years
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
LUTON COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LUTON
Postcode
LU1 2BQ
Post Town
Luton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH21 Luton
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
Luton
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Luton South and South Bedfordshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAPSTICKS SOLICITORS

Further Information

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