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Specialist Legal Advice to South Tees Development Corporation

TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Summary of the contracting process

South Tees Development Corporation (STDC), under the Tees Valley Combined Authority, has awarded a contract for specialist legal advice concerning the negotiation of an Energy JV contract involving Power, Electricity, Land and Property. This contract, valued at £100,000 and classified under the CPV code 79100000 for legal services, spans 24 months with an option to extend for an additional 12 months. The procurement stage is complete, and the contract period runs from 17 June 2024 to 17 June 2026. The procurement method used was a direct single tender action below threshold, suitable for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs). The location for the tender is in the North East, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for legal firms specialising in energy and property law. SMEs in the legal sector are well-suited to compete for such contracts, given the direct single tender procurement method chosen, which lowers the barrier to entry for smaller firms. Engaging with this contract enables businesses to establish a foothold in the public sector legal market and build a track record with a notable authority like the South Tees Development Corporation. The role involves providing specialist legal expertise, ideal for firms looking to expand their portfolio in energy and property law services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Specialist Legal Advice to South Tees Development Corporation

Notice Description

South Tees Development Corporation (STDC) have entered into a contract with the awarded provider to provide specialist legal advice in relation to negotiating the Energy JV contract (Power-Elec-Land and Property). 24 month contract, with option to extend for a further 12 months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-90594345-7bc3-4a42-9d09-84f6573ac049
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/584ea7ba-9c6b-44b9-ba55-558ef7172864
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
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
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
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jun 20241 years ago
Contract Period
16 Jun 2024 - 17 Jun 2026 2-3 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
TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

FOOT ANSTEY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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