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RMCB Legal Support Services

RUNNYMEDE BOROUGH COUNCIL

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01 Jul 2026 at 08:57

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process initiated by Runnymede Borough Council, located in Addlestone, England, was for the provision of Legal Support Services, classified under CPV code 79100000. The procurement, titled "RMCB Legal Support Services," falls within the services industry category and was conducted through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £140,000, was awarded to Freeths LLP on 23rd March 2026, with the contract period set to run from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2028. The process is at the award stage and is noted for being completed, with the last updates published on 1st July 2026.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in legal services to expand by partnering with public sector organisations. While the process completed with the award to a large-scale legal firm, Freeths LLP, SMEs might find similar future procurements beneficial in understanding the dynamics of framework agreements and selective procurement within the public sector. Companies looking to compete in this area should ensure they align with the qualifications and requirements typically sought by government entities like Runnymede Borough Council, enhancing their ability to secure such government contracts in the future.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RMCB Legal Support Services

Notice Description

Legal Services for Runnymede Borough Council

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a070c35e-fc20-41fb-83f9-86dccab35ace
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27924065-c854-43ef-a0d5-3cca755d3bfb
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

79100000 - Legal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£140,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£140,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
20 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Mar 20263 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 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
RUNNYMEDE BOROUGH 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
ADDLESTONE
Postcode
KT15 2AH
Post Town
Kingston upon Thames
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ25 West Surrey
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Runnymede
Electoral Ward
Addlestone South
Westminster Constituency
Runnymede and Weybridge

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FREETHS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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