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EA Framework Provider Legal Leases

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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19 Feb 2026 at 13:29

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for Bristol City Council's "EA Framework Provider Legal Leases" contract involves the provision of legal services for drafting, executing, and registering approximately 500 property leases intended to deliver savings on temporary accommodation. The procurement belongs to the legal services industry, classified under CPV code 79100000, and is located primarily in Bristol, with delivery regions spanning various areas across the UK. The process employed a limited procurement method, utilised due to extreme urgency, without prior publication of a call for competition, and was awarded on 19th February 2026. This tender was processed through a direct award via the Agora framework, focusing on value for money and rapid alleviation of financial burdens for Bristol City Council.

This tender presents significant opportunities for legal firms specialising in property leases, particularly those experienced in dealing with large volumes of contract work under urgent conditions. With a contract value of £446,890, there is substantial business growth potential for large organisations in the legal services sector, such as Constellia Public Ltd., which was successfully awarded the contract. The possibility of extending the contract term presents further opportunities for businesses to solidify long-term relationships and service provision to public sector entities. Such contracts are ideal for businesses with the capability for rapid mobilisation and efficient execution of complex legal processes, allowing them to expand their portfolios and enhance reputational standing in the public sector market.

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Notice Title

EA Framework Provider Legal Leases

Notice Description

Call-off from a framework

Lot Information

Lot 1

Bristol City Council require legal services to support drafting, executing and registering up to 500 property leases for properties held on leases over 10 years to deliver savings on temporary accommodation

Options: The local authority can extend the term length of the contract.

Procurement Information

This contract was awarded due to urgency of value for money, delays involved in the Procuring of these services would have directly resulted in costs to the council, and thus a quick and compliant award was necessary to alleviate a financial burden on the council. The route to market was a direct award via the Agora framework, this is a legal and compliant route to award a contract of this nature. Further details of the Agora Services framework can be found here 2025/S 000-006356.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065824
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015232-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for 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
£446,890 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Feb 20264 days ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Luke Connolly
Contact Email
luke.connolly@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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Hotwells and Harbourside
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CONSTELLIA PUBLIC

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