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HMDC-PROC-0037 - Middleton Grange Shopping Centre Legal Services

HARTLEPOOL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

10 Jul 2025 at 08:58

Tender

18 Dec 2024 at 11:25

Summary of the contracting process

The Hartlepool Development Corporation has concluded the procurement of legal services for the Middleton Grange Shopping Centre, classified under real estate and legal services (CPV codes 70000000 and 79100000, respectively). The procurement process was conducted using an open procedure and is valued at £250,000. Located in England, the contract's timeline spans from 17 March 2025 to 31 March 2028, with the award announced on 10 July 2025. Anthony Collins Solicitors LLP, based in Birmingham, secured this contract, following the tender process which had an end date for submissions on 31 January 2025.

This contract provides an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in legal and real estate services, particularly those capable of managing large-scale and long-term projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to participate in such tenders, as the procurement allows for their suitability. Engaging in contracts with reputable organisations like the Hartlepool Development Corporation can significantly enhance a business’s portfolio and offer substantial growth opportunities in the service sector across the United Kingdom.

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Notice Title

HMDC-PROC-0037 - Middleton Grange Shopping Centre Legal Services

Notice Description

Please see tender documents for further detail. These can be found on the ProContract e-tendering portal: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=b83c190c-32bd-ef11-8133-005056b64545 You will need to register as a supplier to gain access to the tender documentation. Registration is free. The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=b83c190c-32bd-ef11-8133-005056b64545

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e5feaac8-8d6c-4fba-bc83-c4aabdf68b43
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ef4ddf0-326b-4edb-ae9a-d65646302656
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

70 - Real estate services

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


CPV Codes

70000000 - Real estate services

79100000 - Legal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
13 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 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
HARTLEPOOL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@teesvalley-ca.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DARLINGTON
Postcode
DL2 1NJ
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC33 Darlington
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
Darlington
Electoral Ward
Sadberge & Middleton St George
Westminster Constituency
Stockton West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ANTHONY COLLINS SOLICITORS

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