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Provision of bespoke legal services

HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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31 Jul 2025 at 17:42

Summary of the contracting process

Halton Borough Council, a public authority under sub-central government, has completed a procurement process for the provision of bespoke legal services. This contract focuses on legal work related to the collection of council tax arrears in the region of UKD71, United Kingdom. The procurement, conducted through a direct method below the threshold without competition, has reached the award stage with Greenhalgh Kerr being the chosen supplier. The contract is active from 1st July 2025 until 1st July 2027, with a gross value of GBP 48,549, and it was signed on the 1st of July 2025.

This tender presents notable growth opportunities for businesses specialising in legal services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in tax collection for local government entities. The absence of a competitive bidding process highlights the need for strong relationships and specialised skill sets in niche legal areas. Businesses that have a strong understanding of public sector requirements and are capable of offering tailored legal solutions stand to benefit from similar future procurement opportunities in this sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of bespoke legal services

Notice Description

Bespoke legal work concerning the collection of council tax arrears .

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056abc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044970-2025
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
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
£38,839 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20257 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 1 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
HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
julie.leong@halton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WIDNES
Postcode
WA8 7QF
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Halton
Electoral Ward
Central & West Bank
Westminster Constituency
Widnes and Halewood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GREENHALGH KERR

Further Information

Notice Documents

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