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Huncoat Garden Village Legal Advice and Support

HYNDBURN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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30 Jan 2026 at 16:02

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Hyndburn Borough Council, as the buying organisation, has initiated a procurement process titled "Huncoat Garden Village Legal Advice and Support" under the category of legal services. This procurement, governed by the procurement method of direct award, is aimed at supplying legal advice and support for the Huncoat Garden Village project, located in Accrington, United Kingdom. Key contractual dates for this process include a scheduled signature due by 5th February 2026, and the contract period spans from 12th February 2026 to 31st March 2028. This process is currently at the Award stage, being part of the services industry category, and is facilitated through a framework agreement with public sector authorities as its buyer category. The procurement process is complete, but the award status remains pending with the supplier PINSENT MASONS LLP set to provide the required legal services.

This tender opens up significant business growth opportunities, particularly for large legal service providers with expertise in garden community projects. With a gross value of £530,400, this contract can form a crucial addition to the portfolio of firms like PINSENT MASONS LLP, who are adept at offering specialised consultancy services. Businesses seeking to compete for future opportunities should possess substantial expertise in providing immediate and effective legal solutions tailored to complex urban development initiatives, and be capable of engaging in framework agreements designated for public sector procurement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Huncoat Garden Village Legal Advice and Support

Notice Description

For the supply of legal advice and support for Huncoat Garden Village project.

Procurement Information

This direct award is for an additional service. This is an additional legal service to an existing consultancy service which provides a range of consultancy services for a garden village development. The existing commission is unable to provide a legal service, and an immediate, additional service is required to ensure smooth delivery of the garden village project. The supplier is able to start immediately and is a leader in garden communities with the required specialist knowledge and already works closely with the main consultancy.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-061362
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008616-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£442,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
12 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HYNDBURN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
mark.hoyle@hyndburnbc.gov.uk, procurementassuranceandgovernance@crowncommercial.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ACCRINGTON
Postcode
BB5 0PF
Post Town
Blackburn
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PINSENT MASONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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