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North East Blackburn Strategic Housing Site - Legal Support

BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN

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19 May 2025 at 13:35

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was conducted by Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council, seeking strategic legal support for the North East Blackburn Strategic Housing Site. The legal services contract was awarded to DWF Law LLP, a small to medium-sized enterprise based in Manchester, as part of a limited competition procurement method. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically legal services, with the contracting location centred in Blackburn, UK. The awarding stage has been completed, with the contract signed on 1st May 2025 and running until the end of December 2025. The total contract value is £58,365.60, highlighting its below-threshold nature.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in legal services to grow their portfolio by aligning with local governmental projects. Law firms with relevant experience in housing development projects and familiarity with public sector contracts would be well-suited to compete in similar future opportunities. By leveraging such local government contracts, businesses can enhance their reputation and solidify their presence in the public procurement sector, potentially leading to further opportunities within the region and beyond.

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Notice Title

North East Blackburn Strategic Housing Site - Legal Support

Notice Description

Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council is tendering for a suitably qualified and experienced legal practice to support the Council with legal work in connection with the North East Blackburn Strategic Housing Development

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051716
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022690-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited 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
£48,638 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
12 May 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 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
BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN
Contact Name
Mrs Heather Bailey
Contact Email
heather.bailey@blackburn.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1254666539

Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKBURN
Postcode
BB1 7DY
Post Town
Blackburn
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD41 Blackburn with Darwen
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Blackburn with Darwen
Electoral Ward
Blackburn Central
Westminster Constituency
Blackburn

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DWF LAW

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