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Legal Support - Spinnaker Tower

PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL

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18 Dec 2025 at 11:46

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Portsmouth City Council has completed the procurement process for providing legal support related to dilapidations and the procurement of a new operator and lift for the Spinnaker Tower. The tender, identified under the title "Legal Support - Spinnaker Tower", falls under the services category, specifically legal services, and was awarded on 18th December 2025. The procurement stage is complete, having progressed through the award stage. The procurement method used was below threshold with unknown specifics. The contract, awarded to CLYDE & CO LLP, a large firm based in London, commenced on 23rd May 2025 and is set to conclude on 1st January 2027, with a total contract value of £106,200.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in legal services, particularly those experienced in managing property dilapidations and operational procurement. The successful supplier, CLYDE & CO LLP, highlights the importance of having a strong reputation and capacity. Such contracts can be critical for business growth by offering consistent work and allowing for the development of specialist expertise within the sector. Businesses aiming to compete in this domain should focus on their ability to deliver comprehensive legal solutions and demonstrate a robust operational capacity to manage high-profile contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Legal Support - Spinnaker Tower

Notice Description

Legal support for dilapidations and procurement of a new operator and lift.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f8dc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084274-2025
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
£106,200 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
22 May 2025 - 1 Jan 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

CLYDE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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