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Legal Advisory Contract

OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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13 Mar 2026 at 10:53

Summary of the contracting process

Oxfordshire County Council has completed a procurement process to secure a Legal Advisory Contract focusing on property acquisition services. The contract, awarded directly without competition under the 'Below threshold' procurement method, spans from 12 February 2026 to 11 February 2027 with a gross value of £100,000. Located in the United Kingdom, the contract falls under the services category, specifically legal services, aligned with CPV 79100000. The procurement stage is complete, and Browne Jacobson LLP, a large legal firm based in Nottingham, has been selected as the supplier, highlighting their role in supporting property work for the council.

The Legal Advisory Contract offers significant opportunities for businesses looking to collaborate with public authorities in the legal sector. With its focus on property-related legal services, firms specialising in real estate law and advisory services will find this contract beneficial for growth. Large legal service providers, such as those equipped to handle complex property transactions, are well-suited to engage in similar procurement opportunities. Companies aiming to expand their portfolio by partnering with sub-central government entities like Oxfordshire County Council can leverage such contracts to broaden their client base and invest in long-term organisational growth.

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Notice Title

Legal Advisory Contract

Notice Description

The requirement was to engage a legal firm to provide legal support for some property work.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06697b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022811-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£100,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
12 Feb 2026 - 11 Feb 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORD
Postcode
OX1 1ND
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Oxford
Electoral Ward
Osney & St Thomas
Westminster Constituency
Oxford West and Abingdon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BROWNE JACOBSON

Further Information

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