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Legal Support for Norwich to Tilbury DCO

THURROCK COUNCIL

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09 Dec 2025 at 10:33

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process involves Thurrock Council as the buying organisation, seeking legal support for the Norwich to Tilbury Development Consent Order (DCO). The contract, identified as Ps-2025-140, falls under the industry category of services, specifically legal services, and was conducted using a limited procurement method due to its below-threshold nature, leading to limited competition. The contract was awarded on 9th December 2025 and is located in the United Kingdom, with key activities spread across the UKJ region. The procurement stage is complete, with the initial contract period beginning on 12th November 2025 and running until 3rd November 2026, with a possible extension for an additional 12 months if needed.

The tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in legal services with the ability to support large-scale infrastructure or development projects. Large firms, such as WOMBLE BOND DICKINSON (UK) LLP, who are already active suppliers in the sector, are well-suited to compete in this type of tender due to their scale and expertise. The value of the contract is £55,990 GBP gross, which provides substantial business potential for firms looking to expand their client base through government contracts. The limited competition method could further increase chances for firms with niche expertise in legal consultative support for regional development projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Legal Support for Norwich to Tilbury DCO

Notice Description

Provision of legal support for the Norwich to Tilbury DCO

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f17c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080938-2025
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
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
£55,990 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
12 Nov 2025 - 3 Nov 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THURROCK COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@thurrock.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
GRAYS
Postcode
RM17 6SL
Post Town
Romford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH32 Thurrock
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Thurrock
Electoral Ward
Grays Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Thurrock

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WOMBLE BOND DICKINSON (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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