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CP2675-25 CDS Legal Support

DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL

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15 Jul 2025 at 09:35

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "CP2675-25 CDS Legal Support," conducted by Devon County Council, has reached the award stage. This contract pertains to the delivery of legal services to support CDS's ongoing Phase 2 contracts with a particular focus on contract management. The project, situated in the South West region of the United Kingdom, was awarded as a direct contract valued at £240,000. The award was made to DWF Law LLP on 24th June 2025 and is set for a contractual period starting from 2nd July 2025 and ending on 1st July 2028. The contract allows the buying organisation the flexibility of a potential one-time 12-month extension.

This tender presents a strategic opportunity for legal service firms, particularly SMEs, to engage in long-term contract management and advisory roles which can address state aid concerns, particularly within large-scale publicly funded projects such as broadband development. Firms with a robust track record in legal management and advisory services, situated within or capable of operating in the South West UK, will find this opportunity particularly compelling. Engaging with such contracts not only enhances a firm's portfolio but also positions them for future prospects with public sector clients. This opportunity underscores the importance of aligning legal services with governmental digital and infrastructure initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CP2675-25 CDS Legal Support

Notice Description

Legal advice is needed to ensure CDS requirements continue to be covered under all their Phase 2 contracts. Legal advisors will be expected to assist the Project during the implementation of contracts, in particular with contract management in the delivery period. The contracts have been awarded with the benefit of State Aid clearance provided by BDUK under the 'umbrella' state aid notification for broadband but as the project continues further legal advice is likely to be required in this area. Additional information: 1x12 month extensions available at the sole discretion of the authority

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b62f1ac7-2a54-4ebd-a7bd-13e0679d678e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2fa3edbd-9980-48c5-8749-95a4b44bf02e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
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
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jul 2025 - 1 Jul 2028 3-4 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
DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX2 4QD
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Newtown and St Leonard's
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DWF LAW

Further Information

Notice Documents

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