Award

Legal Advice

LANCASTER CITY COUNCIL

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Award

09 Dec 2025 at 15:55

Summary of the contracting process

Lancaster City Council has successfully concluded a procurement process for Legal Advice services, focusing on the provision of planning law advice and assistance. The procurement, identified by the title "Legal Advice," falls under the services category within the legal services industry (CPV: 79100000). This direct procurement method, conducted without competition as it was below threshold, culminated in a contract award to Trowers & Hamlins LLP, a large-scale supplier based in London. The contract, valued at £42,635.09 GBP, commenced on 3rd August 2023 and is set to end on 31st March 2026. The procurement falls under the legislative framework established by the UKPGA 2023/54 and was completed with a legal basis reference for sub-central government public authorities.

This tender opens up several business growth opportunities for legal firms specialising in planning law, particularly those able to provide tailored advice and assistance effectively. Large legal practices similar to Trowers & Hamlins LLP may find such opportunities particularly suited to their scale and capability to handle specific and complex legal matters. Engaging in similar procurement processes can enhance business portfolios, increase visibility amongst public sectors, and foster client relationships with municipal authorities like Lancaster City Council.

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Notice Title

Legal Advice

Notice Description

Provision of planning law advice and assistance

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f207
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081151-2025
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
£42,635 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Aug 20232 years ago
Contract Period
2 Aug 2023 - 31 Mar 2026 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LANCASTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mr Reph Walmsley
Contact Email
rwalmsley@lancaster.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1524852000

Buyer Location

Locality
LANCASTER
Postcode
LA1 1PJ
Post Town
Lancaster
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lancaster
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Lancaster and Wyre

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TROWERS & HAMLINS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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