Award

Provision of Counsel for Housing Review

PETERBOROUGH CITY COUNCIL

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Award

28 Jul 2025 at 08:49

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was conducted by Peterborough City Council for the "Provision of Counsel for Housing Review" under the industry category of legal services. This contract falls under the sub-central government category and is located in Peterborough, UK. The procurement reached the contract award stage on 28 July 2025, with the status complete, following a direct procurement method below the threshold, meaning there was no competition. The contract was signed on 23 April 2025, with a duration from 23 April 2025 to 22 April 2026, and the gross value being £6,960. The key delivery regions across the United Kingdom include UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK.

This tender offers opportunities for large legal firms or barristers who have expertise in housing law and can provide legal counsel in proceedings. Given its direct award method without competition, it suits businesses already engaged in sub-central government tenders, particularly those with experience offering legal services across multiple UK regions. Such businesses can leverage this opportunity to strengthen their portfolio within the public sector by gaining further repute and expanding their geographical coverage with contracts like these. "Cornerstone Barristers," a large supplier, has been awarded this contract, demonstrating an indicative match for similar organisations looking to expand in government procurement.

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Notice Title

Provision of Counsel for Housing Review

Notice Description

Provision of Counsel for Housing Review as required to act in Legal proceedings until completed, for PS5800

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0566b7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043320-2025
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
£5,800 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
22 Apr 2025 - 22 Apr 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
PETERBOROUGH CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementcontracts@peterborough.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PETERBOROUGH
Postcode
PE2 8TY
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH41 Peterborough
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Peterborough
Electoral Ward
Fletton and Stanground
Westminster Constituency
North West Cambridgeshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CORNERNSTONE BARRISTERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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