Award

Gresham Legal Support

TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Award

19 Aug 2025 at 15:11

Summary of the contracting process

The Middlesbrough Mayoral Development Corporation recently conducted a procurement for legal support services for the Gresham development project, resulting in a contract award to Geldards LLP. The buying organisation, Tees Valley Combined Authority, issued this procurement within the legal services industry category, classified under CPV code 79100000. The procurement utilised a framework mini-competition, aligning with its suitability for SMEs. The contract, valued at £100,000, will be enacted from 26th August 2025 to 25th August 2026, based in the North East region of the United Kingdom. The tender process is now in the award stage, having been completed, with the award being published on 19th August 2025.

This tender offers a robust opportunity for small to medium-sized enterprises specialising in legal services, particularly those with expertise in development projects, to engage with public sector initiatives. The provision of legal support across multiple areas of the Gresham development represents a significant opportunity for businesses looking to expand their portfolio within regional development frameworks. Involvement in such projects not only promises revenue but also fosters relationships with key regional authorities such as the Tees Valley Combined Authority, potentially leading to future opportunities within the public procurement landscape.

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Notice Title

Gresham Legal Support

Notice Description

Middlesbrough Mayoral Development Corporation is seeking a consultant to provide legal support across a range of areas of the Gresham development for a period of 12 months, with an option for renewal.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-eeaa391b-2a34-475e-a674-71884c26ed95
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b66406c3-a65c-40f2-a785-9ee97cfdbcd0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Mini competition via a framework
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
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
25 Aug 2025 - 25 Aug 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
TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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)

Local Authority
Darlington
Electoral Ward
Sadberge & Middleton St George
Westminster Constituency
Stockton West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GELDARDS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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