Award

Housing Legal Services

ST ALBANS CITY & DISTRICT

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Award

19 Nov 2025 at 12:34

Summary of the contracting process

St Albans City & District Council has completed a selective procurement process for "Housing Legal Services", awarding a £300,000 contract to Bevan Brittan LLP. This contract, identified with CPV code 79100000, covers legal services including representation in disrepair claims. The procurement, which was a call-off from a framework agreement, focused on legal services within the South East of the United Kingdom. The tendering phase concluded on 15th August 2025, and the contract commenced on 5th September 2025, continuing until 4th September 2027. The opportunity was particularly aimed at small and medium enterprises (SMEs), reflecting the Council's commitment to supporting smaller businesses.

The award to Bevan Brittan LLP demonstrates an opportunity for legal firms, especially those experienced in council-related legal issues, to expand their portfolio and partner with local authorities. With a procurement process centred around a call-off from a framework agreement, this tender was well-suited for businesses adept at navigating procurement frameworks and demonstrating comprehensive value services. SMEs particularly stood to gain a competitive edge, given the Council's emphasis on SME compatibility within the tender process, providing a pivotal growth opportunity in the public sector for the award-winning firm.

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Notice Title

Housing Legal Services

Notice Description

The Council is looking for a suitably qualified legal firm to represent the Council on legal matters including disrepair claims.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-dcb30228-54c9-41b0-9b3e-1f1265c12ccf
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/317bb71c-926d-48b3-88ed-6a4a7a1ffc6a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
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
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Aug 20255 months ago
Contract Period
4 Sep 2025 - 4 Sep 2027 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
ST ALBANS CITY & DISTRICT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ST ALBANS
Postcode
AL1 3JE
Post Town
St Albans
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH27 South West Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
St Albans
Electoral Ward
St Peters
Westminster Constituency
St Albans

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BEVAN BRITTAN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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