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Legal Advice in relation to Green Hill Solar Farm

NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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15 Dec 2025 at 11:55

Summary of the contracting process

North Northamptonshire Council has completed a procurement process for legal advice concerning the Green Hill Solar Farm project. The contract has been awarded to Kings Chambers, a large-scale legal service provider based in Birmingham. The procurement, conducted via a below-threshold method, covered services within the legal industry category and focused on providing legal counsel and participation at a public inquiry related to the solar farm. The contract was signed on 9th October 2025 and runs until 1st April 2026, with a total gross amount of £60,000. This award confirms Kings Chambers' involvement in delivering the required legal services within the UKF25 region, United Kingdom.

This tender provides significant opportunities for legal firms, especially those with expertise in renewable energy projects, to expand their reach in public sector contracts. Businesses specialising in legal services and consultancy, particularly those experienced in handling public inquiries and offering strategic advice in environmental sectors, would stand a strong chance in competing for similar future contracts. Kings Chambers' successful partnership demonstrates how large-scale suppliers can leverage their expertise to cater for specialised procurement needs, supporting the Council in navigating complex regulatory and development landscapes associated with solar energy projects.

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Notice Title

Legal Advice in relation to Green Hill Solar Farm

Notice Description

Legal advice and attendance at public inquiry in relation to Green Hill Solar Farm

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f591
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082838-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
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
£50,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
8 Oct 2025 - 1 Apr 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@northnorthants.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CORBY
Postcode
NN17 1QG
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF25 North Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
North Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Lloyds
Westminster Constituency
Corby and East Northamptonshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KINGS CHAMBERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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