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Legal Services Framework Lot 1 - Planning

NUNEATON & BEDWORTH BOROUGH COUNCIL

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16 Jan 2026 at 14:29

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Legal Services Framework Lot 1 - Planning" was conducted by Nuneaton & Bedworth Borough Council. This tender falls within the legal services industry category and is located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement was an open procedure above threshold, indicating a transparent and competitive process, commencing with the tender period ending on 26th March 2025. The contract period is from 18th August 2025 to 17th August 2027, and the status of this procurement process is completed with the award stage finalised.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the legal services sector. As the procurement is suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), firms within this category and capable of offering planning-related legal services would be well-positioned to compete. The successful vendor was Freeths LLP, which highlights the potential for large firms in this sector to secure similar future contracts. Engaging in such procurements can foster business growth through developing partnerships with public sector bodies like Nuneaton & Bedworth Borough Council, ensuring a stable flow of projects and revenue.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Legal Services Framework Lot 1 - Planning

Notice Description

Legal Services Framework Lot 1 - Planning.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d4d458b4-9bf7-46f6-b4b3-c8c4bc3943d5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c477b463-835e-4159-ac40-8fd6ad08ab5d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
17 Aug 2025 - 17 Aug 2027 1-2 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
NUNEATON & BEDWORTH BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@nuneatonandbedworth.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NUNEATON
Postcode
CV11 5AA
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG13 Warwickshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Nuneaton and Bedworth
Electoral Ward
St Mary's
Westminster Constituency
Nuneaton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FREETHS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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