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Strategic Energy Partnership and Heat Network - Legal Advisor

LONDON BOROUGH OF HOUNSLOW

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14 Apr 2026 at 09:19

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Hounslow has completed the procurement process for legal advisory services related to the Strategic Energy Partnership and Heat Network project. The procurement falls under business services, specifically law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security, awarded to Womble Bond Dickinson (UK) LLP for a contract value of GBP 825,000. The contract period starts on 27 April 2026 and ends on 26 April 2029. Opportunities associated with this tender cater to legal advisories and consultants, particularly beneficial for SMEs, under the procurement method classified as 'Other'. The procurement process is at the Award stage, having commenced with the tender phase and completed with the initiation of supplier mobilisation.

This tender presents growth opportunities for SMEs specialising in legal advisory services, especially those with expertise in strategic energy partnerships and heat networks. Given the emphasis on consultancy within the industry category, businesses that offer legal services with a focus on public sector partnerships could significantly benefit. The involvement of a large-scale firm like Womble Bond Dickinson in this contract demonstrates the competitive landscape and potential for expansion within the legal services market, particularly for entities based in England. SMEs looking to venture into similar public sector collaborations would be well-suited to pursue opportunities aligned with the Government's strategic energy goals.

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Notice Title

Strategic Energy Partnership and Heat Network - Legal Advisor

Notice Description

Legal advisor services to support the Council through the Heat Network and Strategic Energy Partnership procurement phase to appointment and mobilisation of the Delivery Partner(s). Via CCS Public Sector Legal Services RM6240 Lot 1a

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a6ad856e-b733-4955-be1a-a5ca9d954af1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8ca7207-83cf-48e2-917c-a77eb6400d77
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£825,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£825,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
19 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
26 Apr 2026 - 26 Apr 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF HOUNSLOW
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
TW3 3EB
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
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
Hounslow
Electoral Ward
Hounslow West
Westminster Constituency
Feltham and Heston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WOMBLE BOND DICKINSON (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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