Tender

Appointment of external Solicitors for a Compulsory Purchase Order

AMBER VALLEY BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

30 Jan 2026 at 10:23

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Amber Valley Borough Council, operating as a public authority within sub-central government, is currently in the tender stage of a procurement process for the "Appointment of external Solicitors for a Compulsory Purchase Order." This tender seeks the services of external solicitors to manage a Compulsory Purchase Order (CPO) related to a property located at 20 Springfield View, Ripley. The primary industry category is legal services, classified under CPV code 79100000, and the geographical focus is the UKF1 region in the United Kingdom. The procurement method is open, fitting for below threshold competitions, with electronic submissions encouraged. Interested parties must note the tender submission deadline on 23rd February 2026, with the contract period expected to commence on 1st March 2026, concluding on 28th February 2027.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for legal firms specialising in property and housing law to expand their portfolio within the public sector. It is particularly well-suited for firms with expertise in compulsory purchase orders under the Housing Act 1985, allowing them to showcase their capabilities in navigating complex legal processes for government bodies. The procurement process values both price and quality evenly, indicating a balanced consideration for competitive bids that demonstrate financial efficiency and high service quality. Successful engagement could lead to further opportunities within the public sector, strengthening the firm's credentials and presence in governmental legal services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Appointment of external Solicitors for a Compulsory Purchase Order

Notice Description

Amber Valley Borough Council is seeking to appoint a specialist firm of external solicitors to act on its behalf to pursue a Compulsory Purchase Order (CPO) under Section 17 of the Housing Act 1985 of 20 Springfield View, Ripley, up to and including all completion formalities and any consequential documents.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0612ab
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008335-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jan 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Feb 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
AMBER VALLEY BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
neddcprocurementteam@ne-derbyshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
RIPLEY
Postcode
DE5 3BT
Post Town
Derby
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF13 South and West Derbyshire
Delivery Location
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Local Authority
Amber Valley
Electoral Ward
Ripley & Marehay
Westminster Constituency
Amber Valley

Further Information

Notice Documents

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