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Legal Advice in relation to the appeal - Barton Seagrave

NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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15 Dec 2025 at 11:57

Summary of the contracting process

North Northamptonshire Council, located at The Corby Cube, George Street, Corby, has concluded a procurement process for 'Legal Advice in relation to the appeal - Barton Seagrave', classified under the legal services sector. The process involved providing legal support concerning a planning appeal, including a public inquiry, and was completed with an award announcement on 15th December 2025. This procurement was conducted using a 'below threshold - unknown' method. Kings Chambers, a large-scale law firm based in Birmingham, has been contracted for this service, with active provisions running from 10th November 2025 to 31st December 2025.

The award holds promising opportunities for businesses specialising in legal services, particularly those offering expertise in planning and appeal inquiries. Large and established legal service providers, like Kings Chambers, with the capability to deliver under tight deadlines and provide expert support in legal appeals, would find such tenders an ideal opportunity for business expansion and growth. This contract represents a chance for similar enterprises to showcase their expertise and expand their portfolio within the public sector, aligning with the needs of sub-central government authorities.

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Notice Title

Legal Advice in relation to the appeal - Barton Seagrave

Notice Description

Legal support in relation to the planning appeal including the public inquiry - APP/M2840/W/25/3368839

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f593
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082840-2025
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
10 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
10 Nov 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 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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