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NEPO513 Legal Services

MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL

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28 Nov 2025 at 15:34

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process involves Middlesbrough Council contracting for NEPO513 Legal Services, specifically for employment law support. The procurement has reached the award stage, with Capsticks Solicitors being awarded the contract. Valued at £40,000, the contract covers the North East, United Kingdom, and is categorised under 'Legal advisory and representation services.' This limited procurement process, using a competitive quotation method, set a tender deadline for 20th November 2025, and the contract will run from 1st December 2025 to 30th November 2026.

This tender represents a growth opportunity for legal service providers, particularly those specialising in employment law. While the contract has already been awarded, similar opportunities could be pursued by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) due to their suitability for involvement in limited procurement processes. Businesses capable of delivering legal advisory and representation services at competitive rates within this region may find future contracts beneficial for expanding their client base within the public sector.

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Notice Title

NEPO513 Legal Services

Notice Description

Employment law support

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c244c679-3745-4060-b573-a3d91b1d717f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6cc0e1de-5d2b-452c-8582-66021a62bc68
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 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
MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MIDDLESBROUGH
Postcode
TS1 9FT
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC32 South Teesside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Middlesbrough
Electoral Ward
Newport
Westminster Constituency
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAPSTICKS SOLICITORS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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