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S106 Advice

LANCASTER CITY COUNCIL

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18 Dec 2025 at 10:45

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Lancaster City Council involves the provision of legal advisory services concerning s106 advice. The process has reached the award stage, with the contract awarded to Trowers & Hamlins LLP. The contract, worth £42,635.09, is classified under services in the legal advisory sector and is situated in Lancaster, United Kingdom. The contract period is from 3rd August 2023 to 30th April 2026. The procurement was conducted using a direct method below the threshold, meaning it was awarded without competition, primarily owing to its sub-central public authority classification by Lancaster City Council.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for law firms, particularly those specialising in legal advisory services. The contract's relatively straightforward procurement method favours businesses that have already established credibility and reliability in offering s106 advice. Large businesses with a proven record in providing efficient, specialised legal services would find this direct award contract an ideal growth opportunity to strengthen ties within the public sector and expand their service portfolio in local government contexts. The involvement of a reputed buyer like Lancaster City Council further enhances the contract's value as a strategic foothold in local government consultancy.

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Notice Title

S106 Advice

Notice Description

Legal advice on s106

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f8bb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084217-2025
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

79111000 - Legal advisory 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
18 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jul 20232 years ago
Contract Period
2 Aug 2023 - 30 Apr 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 Rephael 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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