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Legal Services

WAYTHROUGH

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

PlanningUpdate

17 Jun 2026 at 11:17

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
PlanningUpdate

09 Apr 2026 at 11:52

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
PlanningUpdate

16 Feb 2026 at 15:38

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Planning

28 May 2025 at 14:48

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Waythrough, a public undertaking based in Bowburn, United Kingdom, has initiated a tender process for the provision of Legal Advisory Services. The procurement falls under the services category with a main classification of legal services (CPV: 79100000). The contract, valued at £2,250,000, is at the planning stage and is intended for delivery across the UK region. Initial contract start and end dates have been revised to a period from 4 January 2027 to 3 January 2030, extendable to 2032, underlining the project's strategic significance and long-term orientation. Future notices regarding this tender process are expected by 1 September 2026, allowing interested parties adequate time to prepare their submissions once the process opens.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in legal services, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs, which have been identified as suitable contenders for this public undertaking. The legal services sector stands to benefit significantly from this project, positioning itself for growth through an extended engagement with a public sector client. Companies with experience in navigating public sector contracts, adept at offering comprehensive legal advisory services, will find this opportunity particularly promising. Organisations with a track record of delivering high-quality, cost-effective legal solutions are well-placed to leverage this tender for business expansion and to enhance their market presence in the legal services industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Legal Services

Notice Description

Provision of Legal Advisory Services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052834
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057069-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£2,250,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Sep 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Jan 2027 - 3 Jan 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WAYTHROUGH
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BOWBURN
Postcode
DH6 5PF
Post Town
Durham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Coxhoe
Westminster Constituency
Newton Aycliffe and Spennymoor

Further Information

Notice Documents

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