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MORRIDGE HILL COUNTRY LEGAL AND GOVERNANCE PACKAGE

PEAK DISTRICT NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

12 Aug 2025 at 15:03

TenderUpdate

25 Mar 2025 at 17:06

Tender

24 Mar 2025 at 10:19

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was initiated by the Peak District National Park Authority for the "MORRIDGE HILL COUNTRY LEGAL AND GOVERNANCE PACKAGE," aimed at providing legal and governance advice during the Development Phase of the Morridge Hill Country Project. This contract facilitates the project's advancement into a long-term agreement with Defra and private funders. The process, classified under the public authority sub-central government sector, pertains to the legal services industry and was concluded with the award of the contract to BIRKETTS LLP. The procurement method employed was an open competition, tailored below threshold, with the contract being signed on 12th August 2025. This package covers several regions across the UK, specifically UKD, UKE, UKF, and UKG, and is scheduled to run from August 2025 to May 2026.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in legal and governance services, particularly those with experience in managing long-term agreements involving public and private sector stakeholders. The contract's focus on a prolonged engagement suggests a strategic chance for growth, appealing to large legal firms with the capability to oversee extensive projects like the one outlined. Small and medium-sized enterprises, or SMEs, possessing significant expertise and innovative approaches to legal advisory services could also excel in such competitive environments where excellent quality and efficient delivery are paramount. The contract's requirements underscore the importance of possessing proven experience and a strong methodology to fulfil project goals efficiently, making it an attractive proposition for businesses poised to deliver substantive legal support and governance solutions.

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Notice Title

MORRIDGE HILL COUNTRY LEGAL AND GOVERNANCE PACKAGE

Notice Description

We require legal and governance advice to work through likely options available during the Development Phase of the Morridge Hill Country Project in order to progress into the Implementation Phase of the Project with a working model to manage a 20+ year agreement with Defra as the main funding body. This will also include agreements with private funders to be completed throughout the Implementation Phase of the project.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04f7bb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048146-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
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
£42,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£42,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£42,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
11 Aug 2025 - 31 May 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PEAK DISTRICT NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
legal.instructions@peakdistrict.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BAKEWELL
Postcode
DE45 1AE
Post Town
Derby
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF13 South and West Derbyshire
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Derbyshire Dales
Electoral Ward
Bakewell
Westminster Constituency
Derbyshire Dales

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BIRKETTS

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