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Litigation Locum

PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL

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15 Dec 2025 at 13:17

Summary of the contracting process

Portsmouth City Council has completed a procurement process titled "Litigation Locum" within the legal industry category, focusing on a locum solicitor for legal litigation services. The contracting authority, situated at Civic Offices, Guildhall Square, Portsmouth, aimed at acquiring services within the sub-central government public authority classification. This tender, conducted under the legal basis UKPGA 2023/54, followed a Below threshold - unknown procurement method and reached the award stage with key activities initiated in September 2025. The contract extends from 16th September 2025 to 16th April 2026, with a potential for renewal. Valued at £62,800, the services are expected to be delivered within the UKJ31 region of the United Kingdom.

The awarded contract to G2V Recruitment Group Limited, a small to medium-sized enterprise based in London, represents a promising opportunity for businesses dealing in legal services. This procurement can stimulate growth for legal firms or recruitment agencies specialising in legal talent, particularly those capable of providing high-quality litigation locum services. The active status of the contract, along with its potential for renewal, signifies continual engagement prospects which are ideal for businesses aiming to expand their presence in the public sector legal services market.

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Notice Title

Litigation Locum

Notice Description

Locum Solicitor within Legal Litigation

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f5b1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082889-2025
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
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
£62,800 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
15 Sep 2025 - 16 Apr 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
PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@portsmouthcc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PORTSMOUTH
Postcode
PO1 2AL
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Charles Dickens
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

G2V RECRUITMENT GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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