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Legal Services for NSIPS

EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL

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19 Aug 2025 at 10:27

Summary of the contracting process

East Suffolk Council has completed the procurement process for legal services, primarily focusing on upcoming Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPS) within the council's region. The contract was awarded under the Crown Commercial Services Framework - Public Sector Legal Services RM6240, Lot 2a. The award decision was made without prior publication of a call for competition, due to the contract's nature falling outside usual directive scopes, leading to a limited procurement method. Clyde & Co LLP has been awarded the contract valued at £170,000, with the contract signed on 10th May 2025. The industry category is legal services, classified under CPV 79100000, with delivery centred on East Suffolk, specifically in the UKH14 region.

This tender for legal services presents strong opportunities for firms specialising in infrastructure-related legal guidance, particularly those capable of providing high-quality strategic advice aligned with municipal and regional policies. Businesses with experience in legal frameworks associated with significant infrastructure projects and public sector consultancy are well-positioned to thrive in such engagements. The procurement emphasised quality, with a substantial portion of the award criteria devoted to this aspect. Organisations that can offer innovative legal solutions and insights into the complexities involved in planning and participating in infrastructure undertakings stand to benefit immensely from this sector.

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Notice Title

Legal Services for NSIPS

Notice Description

Provision of Legal services to advise on upcoming NSIPS projects

Lot Information

Lot 1

ESC require the provision of legal advice, guidance and services to support the Council in its work relating to the consideration and participation in the process of the energy related Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects, submitted under the 2008 Planning Act , and all ancillary works proposed and consented within, and affecting, the East Suffolk Council area in accordance with its agreed position on each project. Additional information: Contract award notice only. Awarded through Crown Commercial Services Framework - Public Sector Legal Services RM6240 Lot 2a: General Service Provision

Options: 1 extension of 12 months available

Procurement Information

Contract award notice only. Awarded under Crown Commercial Services Framework - Public Sector Legal Services RM6240 Lot 2a: General Service Provision

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058a65
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049771-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for 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
£170,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@eastsuffolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WOODBRIDGE
Postcode
IP12 1RT
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH63 East Suffolk
Delivery Location
TLH14 Suffolk CC

Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Melton
Westminster Constituency
Suffolk Coastal

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CLYDE

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