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PLACE1002ER Direct Award for Legal Services to Markham Vale Project

DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

17 Nov 2025 at 16:50

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

17 Nov 2025 at 16:35

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Derbyshire County Council has completed a direct award procurement process for legal services related to the ongoing Markham Vale project, with necessary legal advice required for land sales, construction, and development activities. The procurement, titled "PLACE1002ER Direct Award for Legal Services to Markham Vale Project", falls under the services category and operates within the UKF region, specifically targeting legal services under CPV code 79100000. The award was finalized on 14 November 2025, with the contract commencing on 24 November 2025 and concluding on 29 January 2027. The procurement method was below threshold without competition.

This tender creates opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specializing in legal services, given the complex requirements of the Markham Vale project. While the primary contractor selected for this award is GELDARDS LLP—a large-scale supplier based in Cardiff—there is a clear indication that similar opportunities may exist in the future for SMEs operating in the legal sector, particularly those capable of providing timely legal advice and support for large-scale developments. Engaging in such tenders not only bolsters business experience but also builds valuable public sector relationships.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PLACE1002ER Direct Award for Legal Services to Markham Vale Project

Notice Description

Land sales, construction and developments are ongoing and active at Markham Vale, presently requiring legal advice and input on an almost daily basis.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e2c7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074544-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£57,600 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
24 Nov 2025 - 29 Jan 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
countyprocurementcompliance.team@derbyshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MATLOCK
Postcode
DE4 3AG
Post Town
Derby
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF13 South and West Derbyshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Derbyshire Dales
Electoral Ward
Matlock West
Westminster Constituency
Derbyshire Dales

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GELDARDS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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