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Advice on Legal Disrepair

WYTHENSHAWE COMMUNITY HOUSING GROUP LIMITED

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14 Apr 2026 at 10:02

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process overseen by Wythenshawe Community Housing Group Limited centres on providing "Advice on Legal Disrepair," a contract concerned with reviewing housing disrepair claims. The tender is focused on legal services within the public authority and sub-central government sectors and primarily serves regions across the United Kingdom, including Manchester specifically. Notably, this process is in the "Award" stage, with key activities wrapped by April 2026, signalling its completion. The procurement was carried out using a direct method below threshold without competition, making it a strategic choice for specialised service acquisition.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses in the legal sector, particularly those handling housing-related disputes and disrepair issues. While the contract has been awarded to Trowers & Hamlins LLP, a large-scale legal services firm known for their expertise, it highlights potential growth pathways for SMEs specialising in legal services, given the suitability criteria that acknowledge SME involvement. Firms well-versed in legal protocols and documentation handling, as relevant under the Pre-action Protocol for housing disrepair, would find similar future tenders advantageous. Despite the absence of competitive bidding, this tender process suggests heightened demand for specialised legal services that businesses can leverage for growth within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Advice on Legal Disrepair

Notice Description

Reviewing and responding to housing disrepair claims including initial document review, liability and quantum advice, and preparing formal responses under the Pre-action Protocol.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0681b2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033635-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
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
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
13 Apr 2026 - 12 Aug 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WYTHENSHAWE COMMUNITY HOUSING GROUP LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M22 9TA
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Sharston
Westminster Constituency
Wythenshawe and Sale East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TROWERS & HAMLINS

Further Information

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