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External Legal Advisors to support waste programme

WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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01 Jul 2026 at 09:36

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by West Northamptonshire Council focused on acquiring "External Legal Advisors to support waste programme" within the Business services sector, specifically related to law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. The procurement was carried out through a selective method involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The council, located in Northampton, England, issued this tender with the procurement stage culminating in the award on 18th June 2026. The contract is set to run from 18th June 2026 to 5th June 2028, with a total value of £200,000. This tender was categorised under services and targeted operations in the East Midlands, UK.

This contract offers considerable growth opportunities for large-scale businesses, particularly those providing legal advisory services. As the awarded supplier, Anthony Collins Solicitors, a large-scale organisation based in Birmingham, demonstrates the kind of established and capable firm suitable for this type of selective procurement process. Contracts of this nature can enhance a firm's portfolio and reputation, making them attractive for expanding business operations, particularly for those businesses that are equipped to handle consulting services within the legal aspects of environmental and waste management programmes. Such opportunities can be especially valuable for firms targeting public sector projects and those looking to enhance their service offerings within the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

External Legal Advisors to support waste programme

Notice Description

External Legal Advisors to support waste programme

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9d91bc25-fd75-4973-af68-d9c065e8a99d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4006580d-74eb-41cf-9367-b36d5bf32911
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jun 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
17 Jun 2026 - 5 Jun 2028 1-2 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
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHAMPTON
Postcode
NN1 1ED
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Northampton North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ANTHONY COLLINS SOLICITORS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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