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RDC DLWP Legal Support

ROTHER DISTRICT COUNCIL

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01 Dec 2025 at 15:18

Summary of the contracting process

Rother District Council has completed the procurement process for a project titled "RDC DLWP Legal Support" under the industry category of services, specifically focusing on legal services related to title investigation, partnership agreements, and construction contracts. This process, identified by the tender ID RDC - 015928, has moved to the award stage, with the contract being signed on 20th November 2025 and commencing on 23rd November 2025. The legal services will be delivered primarily in the region UKJ22, United Kingdom, and the contract value is £60,360 GBP. The procurement method was a limited competition, targeting opportunities below the procurement threshold, and the agreement is set to conclude by 30th September 2026, with a potential extension if project delays occur.

This tender offers significant opportunities for law firms specialising in public sector legal support to engage with local government projects and broaden their scope by contributing to public infrastructure development. SHARPE PRITCHARD LLP, a SME known for its expertise in such legal matters, has been selected as the supplier, highlighting the prospects for businesses in the legal service industry to expand their portfolio with government contracts. Firms that can deliver specialised legal services, especially those accustomed to navigating public sector contracts, will find this sector particularly beneficial for business growth.

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Notice Title

RDC DLWP Legal Support

Notice Description

Legal support regarding Title investigation, Partnership agreement & Advice, Construction contract, Procurement support, Phase 1 works and extending DLWP CT Leasehold/Afl.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ec20
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078567-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited 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
£60,360 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
23 Nov 2025 - 30 Sep 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
ROTHER DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@rother.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BEXHILL-ON-SEA
Postcode
TN39 3JX
Post Town
Tonbridge
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Rother
Electoral Ward
Bexhill Central
Westminster Constituency
Bexhill and Battle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SHARPE PRITCHARD

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