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Property Legal Services

MAGENTA LIVING

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14 Nov 2025 at 12:30

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contract titled "Property Legal Services" was managed by Magenta Living, a public undertaking based in Birkenhead, United Kingdom. Categorised under legal services, this contract focuses on services for property acquisition. The procurement process reached its completion stage on 14th November 2025, with the award and contract granted to Weightmans LLP, a large legal firm located in Liverpool, UK. The contract, procured through a direct method below the competition threshold, was active as of the signing date, 14th November 2025, and is set to conclude by 14th November 2026, covering multiple regions across the United Kingdom.

This tender represents an important opportunity for businesses in the legal services sector, particularly those specialising in property and real estate. While the procurement method was direct and without competition, understanding this process can be invaluable for similar businesses aiming to secure future contracts through public undertakings. The focus on property acquisition services highlights demand in the real estate legal sector, suggesting that businesses with expertise in this area and those seeking to expand their geographical reach within the UK stand to benefit considerably from engaging in such opportunities.

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Notice Title

Property Legal Services

Notice Description

Legal Services for Property Acquisition

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e162
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073948-2025
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
£12,281 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
14 Nov 2025 - 14 Nov 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MAGENTA LIVING
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@magenta.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRKENHEAD
Postcode
CH41 5AA
Post Town
Chester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD74 Wirral
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Wirral
Electoral Ward
Birkenhead and Tranmere
Westminster Constituency
Birkenhead

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WEIGHTMANS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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