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Provision of External Legal Advice

PETERBOROUGH CITY COUNCIL

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25 Jul 2025 at 18:13

Summary of the contracting process

Peterborough City Council has completed the procurement process for the provision of external legal advice to assist with the John Mansfield Centre, City College Peterborough Foundation, and the Peterborough Investment Partnership LLP. This procurement, valued at £120,127, was conducted through a direct award process, with the contract awarded to Weightmans LLP. The legal advisory services fall under the CPV classification of ‘Legal advisory and representation services’ and are intended for delivery in the United Kingdom, specifically in England. The contract period started on 1st September 2024 and will conclude on 30th September 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for large legal firms specialising in advisory and representation services. Although the awarded contract has been granted to Weightmans LLP, future similar opportunities may arise, appealing especially to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that offer competitive and specialised legal services, due to the suitability criteria encouraging SME participation. By participating in such tenders, firms can expand their portfolio with public sector contracts and enhance their business reputation and growth by collaborating with prominent government bodies like Peterborough City Council.

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Notice Title

Provision of External Legal Advice

Notice Description

External legal advice in relation to (i) John Mansfield Centre and City College Peterborough Foundation; and (ii) Peterborough Investment Partnership LLP.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d42edc34-c971-43fc-8b0c-1a275b359a4b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f015672-32e5-47af-b9ec-0023dd1ccb1d
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
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
£120,127 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£120,127 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2024 - 30 Sep 2025 1-2 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
PETERBOROUGH CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PETERBOROUGH
Postcode
PE2 8TY
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH41 Peterborough
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
Peterborough
Electoral Ward
Fletton and Stanground
Westminster Constituency
North West Cambridgeshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WEIGHTMANS

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