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ED0388-25 Legal advice associated with Leisure Strategy review

EAST DEVON DISTRICT COUNCIL

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23 Jan 2026 at 10:32

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Summary of the contracting process

East Devon District Council has completed the award stage for the procurement titled "ED0388-25 Legal advice associated with Leisure Strategy review" under the main industry category of legal services. The contract, valued at £25,000, was awarded to Freeths and is set to run from 2nd January 2025 to 1st December 2026 in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process was initiated through a method described as "Other" and was supported by a tender period that concluded on 23rd December 2024. This contract reflects the council's commitment to refining its leisure strategy with expert legal advice.

This tender presents robust opportunities for businesses specialising in legal services, particularly those proficient in advising public sector clients. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are deemed suitable for such engagements, providing them a platform to broaden their portfolio by addressing the distinct needs of government bodies like East Devon District Council. The strategic significance and competitive nature of this contract underscore its value in enhancing a business's credentials and experience in public sector engagements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ED0388-25 Legal advice associated with Leisure Strategy review

Notice Description

Legal advice associated with Leisure Strategy review.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fe415188-9618-4778-9d29-c0c8c47cd963
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dda809c4-1b16-44cc-ac9a-7572944986ba
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 -
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
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
2 Jan 2025 - 1 Dec 2026 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
EAST DEVON DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HONITON
Postcode
EX14 1EJ
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
East Devon
Electoral Ward
Honiton St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Honiton and Sidmouth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FREETHS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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