Award

Property and CPO Support

CITY OF YORK COUNCIL

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Award

17 Apr 2026 at 14:40

Summary of the contracting process

The City of York Council has completed the award stage for its procurement process titled "Property and CPO Support." This process, initiated as a tender, seeks specialised Compulsory Purchase Order (CPO) expertise not available internally. The contract involves legal services to support the council's CPO requirements. The direct procurement method used was below threshold, without competition, under special regimes being light-touch. Key dates include the scheduled contract start on the 27th of April 2026, with completion expected by the 26th of May 2026. The property and support services are within the services category, with delivery slated for York, United Kingdom. The award notice was published on 17th April 2026.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses experienced in providing CPO and legal services, particularly those situated in the Yorkshire region. Despite the direct award to WALKER MORRIS LLP, which is a large entity based in Leeds, such opportunities pave the way for other legal firms and consultancies eager and equipped to offer advisory and operational expertise in property-related CPO affairs. Businesses expanding within public sector procurement, especially those versed in legal advisory roles, may find prospects within subsequent or similar council projects. Engaging with local government needs and expanding service offerings to sub-central public authorities can provide strategic partnerships, increasing organisational portfolio and market presence.

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Notice Title

Property and CPO Support

Notice Description

The Services provided will be in relation to CPO. City of York Council require CPO expertise that is not available in house to provide advice and works relating to CPOs.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068596
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035325-2026
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
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
£219,885 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
26 Apr 2026 - 26 May 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY OF YORK COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
YORK
Postcode
YO1 6GA
Post Town
York
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE21 York
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
York
Electoral Ward
Micklegate
Westminster Constituency
York Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WALKER MORRIS

Further Information

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