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Specialist Legal Advice to South Tees Development Corporation

Tees Valley Combined Authority

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03 Mar 2025 at 14:57

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Summary of the contracting process

The Tees Valley Combined Authority, headquartered in Darlington, has completed a tender process to secure specialist legal advice for the South Tees Development Corporation. The tender, titled "Specialist Legal Advice to South Tees Development Corporation," falls under the services category of the legal industry (CPV code 79100000). The procurement method was limited due to the absence of competition for technical reasons, resulting in an award to FOOT ANSTEY LLP for a 24-month contract with the option to extend for an additional 12 months. The contract, valued at £200,000, was signed on 23rd September 2024, and primarily addresses the negotiation of the Energy JV contract within the Tees Valley region (UKC1 and UKC13).

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in legal services, particularly those with expertise in energy and corporate sectors. SME bidders, such as FOOT ANSTEY LLP, have already demonstrated that smaller firms can successfully compete and secure such contracts, facilitating business growth through diversification and reputation enhancement. Companies with the required technical proficiency and experience in energy-related legal advisory can position themselves advantageously for future similar opportunities, leveraging their expertise for significant projects within regional development authorities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Specialist Legal Advice to South Tees Development Corporation

Notice Description

South Tees Development Corporation (STDC) (the 'Contracting Authority'), part of the Tees Valley Combined Authority Group, have entered into a contract with the awarded provider to provide specialist legal advice in relation to negotiating the Energy JV contract (Power-Elec-Business and Corporate). 24 month contract, with option to extend for a further 12 months.

Lot Information

Lot 1

South Tees Development Corporation (STDC) (the 'Contracting Authority'), part of the Tees Valley Combined Authority Group, have entered into a contract with the awarded provider to provide specialist legal advice in relation to negotiating the Energy JV contract (Power-Elec-Business and Corporate). 24 month contract, with option to extend for a further 12 months.

Options: 24 month contract, with option to extend for a further 12 months.

Procurement Information

Reg. 32 (2)(b)(ii) Competition is absent for technical reasons The legal firms on TVCA Legal Services Framework were approached in the first instance but found to have conflict of interests due to representing the other parties involved. Other firms, who are not on the TVCA Legal Services Framework, were also approached but similarly found to have conflicts.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e907
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007686-2025
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

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
Postcode Area
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
TLC1 Tees Valley and Durham
Local Authority
Darlington
Electoral Ward
Sadberge & Middleton St George
Westminster Constituency
Stockton West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FOOT ANSTEY LLP

Further Information

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