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Legal Support for CASTLE Phase 1

TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY

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12 Aug 2025 at 15:04

Summary of the contracting process

The Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) has completed the contracting process for providing legal support services for the CASTLE Project Phase 1. This procurement process, classified under the legal services industry category (CPV code 79100000), was a call-off from the TVCA Legal Services Framework. Conducted via a selective procurement method, the tender was intended to support the legal dimensions of the project situated in the North East of the United Kingdom. The tender period concluded on 5th March 2025, with the contract being awarded on 6th March 2025. The awarded contract commenced on 10th March 2025 and is set to end on 9th March 2026, valued at £25,000.

This contract presents opportunities for businesses specialising in legal services, particularly those able to be part of a framework agreement such as the TVCA Legal Services Framework. While the opportunity has already been awarded, similar future engagements may appeal to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) positioned to compete in providing specialised legal services. The scale of this project indicates potential for growth in legal consultancy, advisory roles, and framework collaborations in similar public sector projects and initiatives spearheaded by regional authorities like TVCA.

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Notice Title

Legal Support for CASTLE Phase 1

Notice Description

Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA), part of the Tees Valley Combined Authority Group, has entered into a contract with the awarded provider for Legal Support for CASTLE Project Phase 1. Call-off via TVCA Legal Services Framework (Ref: TVCA-PROC-0218).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9d0a0eab-0901-4b6e-aa6c-6b0418a26154
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ff528b6-9d35-446a-bc9a-d311e8d7d03d
Current Stage
Award
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
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
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
10 Mar 2025 - 9 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

WOMBLE BOND DICKINSON (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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