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Legal Advice for Construction Services

WEST LANCASHIRE BOROUGH COUNCIL

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02 Mar 2026 at 09:59

Summary of the contracting process

West Lancashire Borough Council recently completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Legal Advice for Construction Services," situated in Ormskirk, United Kingdom, within the services industry category. The procurement method employed was direct and below threshold, indicating it was conducted without competition. The process culminated in the active awarding of the contract on 27th February 2026, with a contract period extending until 30th June 2028. Earlier, on 25th June 2025, the contract was signed, and details were officially published on 2nd March 2026. The award was granted to Womble Bond Dickinson LLP, based in Newcastle.

This award presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in legal services for construction, particularly those adept in comprehensive legal advice provision. With Womble Bond Dickinson LLP, a small to medium-sized enterprise, securing the contract, businesses of similar scale have a promising entry point into procurement processes requiring specific expertise in legal services. The engagement within sub-central government entities further emphasizes the potential for adept businesses to establish long-standing relationships and expand their market presence within this sector.

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Notice Title

Legal Advice for Construction Services

Notice Description

Legal Advice and services for Construction Services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065f0e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018240-2026
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
SME

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
£10,651 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
27 Feb 2026 - 30 Jun 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST LANCASHIRE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ORMSKIRK
Postcode
L39 2SA
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD47 Chorley and West Lancashire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
West Lancashire
Electoral Ward
Ormskirk East
Westminster Constituency
West Lancashire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WOMBLE BOND DICKINSON

Further Information

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