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Locum Lawyer for City Leap

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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05 Feb 2026 at 12:36

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Bristol City Council has completed the procurement process for the provision of a Locum Solicitor for the City Leap Project, which requires specialist legal expertise in the energy and construction sectors. This procurement falls under the services category and utilises the direct procurement method without competition, as it is below the threshold. Although the procurement stage is complete, it is noteworthy that the contract commenced on 1st February 2026 and is scheduled to end on 31st July 2026, with the possibility of a six-month extension if necessary. The contract is valued at £144,000 and is primarily set to be delivered in the UK, within the region of Bristol.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in legal services, particularly those with a focus on energy and construction law. With the direct procurement method, this contract has been awarded to Vivid Resourcing, a large-scale supplier based in London. Businesses aiming to expand their portfolio in governmental or energy sector projects would find similar opportunities beneficial to their growth, especially if they can provide niche expertise in specific legal areas. The project highlights the demand for specialised legal knowledge in public sector projects, indicating potential for firms with expertise in cross-sectoral legal services to explore new avenues for business development.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Locum Lawyer for City Leap

Notice Description

Provision of a Locum Solicitor for the City Leap Project which requires specialist energy and construction legal specialism.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0648d4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010443-2026
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

79100000 - Legal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£144,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Feb 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement.support@bristol.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 5TR
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Hotwells and Harbourside
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VIVID RESOURCING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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