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Workington PFI Legal Support

THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR CUMBRIA

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18 Jul 2025 at 08:14

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Cumbria has completed a procurement process titled "Workington PFI Legal Support," focused on acquiring specialist legal support regarding the expiry of a PFI contract. This tender falls under the services industry category specifically for legal services, with the procurement location being Penrith, United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted using a direct method below the threshold and concluded without competition, with the contract being awarded to WEIGHTMANS LLP. The contract, valued at £100,000, commenced on 11 July 2025 and is set to conclude on 10 January 2027. The legal basis for the procurement is aligned with UK legislation 2023/54.

This tender offers significant opportunities for law firms specialising in PFI contract expiry and compliance. Businesses equipped to manage contractual obligations, particularly around complex negotiations and document drafting, could find growth potential in similar projects, given the scope of work involves ensuring compliance with contractual terms and potential compromise agreements. Large firms with a track record in public sector legal services, such as WEIGHTMANS LLP, would be well-suited to compete in similar tenders, where direct procurement opportunities are available for skilled and experienced suppliers. This process highlights the demand for tailored legal expertise in managing PFI handovers and related legal challenges.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Workington PFI Legal Support

Notice Description

The Head of Estates is leading on the Workington PFI contract expiry. There is a requirement to for specialist legal support in respect of this PFI expiry. This scope of work will include, Contractual obligations - to work with the client PFI team to ensure the provider complies with their contractual obligations around contract expiry, principally focused on building condition and hand back. Contract expiry and purchase -without prejudice conversations, sharing of information, the trigger of the intent to purchase clause and ultimately the purchase. Compromise agreement - it is possible a compromise agreement may need to be reached (around condition); this will require support in the negotiation and in the drafting.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0561ce
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041160-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
10 Jul 2025 - 10 Jan 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR CUMBRIA
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercialdept@cumbria.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PENRITH
Postcode
CA10 2AU
Post Town
Carlisle
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD14 Westmorland and Furness
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westmorland and Furness
Electoral Ward
Penrith South
Westminster Constituency
Penrith and Solway

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WEIGHTMANS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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