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Victoria Centre - Legal Services Contract

SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL

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06 Jun 2025 at 14:47

Summary of the contracting process

Southend-on-Sea City Council, acting as the buyer, has completed the award process for the legal services contract related to the Victoria Centre project in Southend On Sea, Essex, categorised under legal services. The procurement method was below threshold and unknown, with the procurement process reaching the contract stage following the tender phase. The contract was signed on 4th June 2025, with services to commence on 16th July 2025 and concluding on 16th July 2027, with an option for renewal at the council’s discretion. The value of the contract is £60,000 for the initial term, but can extend to £72,000 if renewed, indicating financial parameters that could guide potential suppliers about budget expectations.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for legal firms, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), to provide their expertise in legal services to public authorities. MAPLES TEESDALE LLP, a supplier based in London and designated as an SME, has been awarded the contract, demonstrating the council's openness to working with diverse suppliers. Businesses aiming to grow within the public sector field, especially those offering specialised legal services, will find opportunities in similar future procurement processes issued by sub-central government bodies like Southend-on-Sea City Council. Engaging in these contracts can enhance business credentials and contribute to increased visibility and experience in public service delivery.

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Notice Title

Victoria Centre - Legal Services Contract

Notice Description

Services PS60,000 Legal services for Victoria Centre, Southend

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0544b1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030686-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
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
£60,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jun 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jun 202511 months ago
Contract Period
15 Jul 2025 - 16 Jul 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHEND ON SEA
Postcode
SS2 6FA
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH31 Southend-on-Sea
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southend-on-Sea
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Southend East and Rochford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MAPLES TEESDALE

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