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Legal Advice

MINING REMEDIATION AUTHORITY

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21 Apr 2026 at 08:59

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by the Mining Remediation Authority, focuses on providing general legal advice services across various specialisms. This contract falls under the services category in the legal advisory sector (CPV code 79111000) and covers multiple regions in the United Kingdom. The contractual engagement for "Legal Advice," with a value of £1,000,000, has been awarded to GELDARDS LLP as of 7th April 2026. The procurement method used was a limited call-off award procedure under Regulation 33 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, with no prior publication of a competition call due to its framework call-off rules. As of 21st April 2026, the procurement is in the award stage, with the status marked as complete.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in legal advisory services, particularly those experienced in handling commercial, property, litigation, and regulatory matters. It is particularly suited for large firms capable of managing complex legal issues such as Freedom of Information requests and property transactions. The award to GELDARDS LLP sets a benchmark for firms looking to expand their portfolio into government contracts, demonstrating that expertise in comprehensive legal services is in demand. Businesses positioned to provide such diverse and specialised legal services might find similar future opportunities through frameworks like this, promoting growth and sector expansion.

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Notice Title

Legal Advice

Notice Description

Provision for General Legal Advice

Lot Information

Lot 1

Services to cover required specialisms including but not limited to: * Commercial matters: procurement advice, advice in relation to conditions of contract, disputes arising out of contracts, contract management questions. * Litigation: subsidence claims, lands tribunal cases, common law litigation, personal injury, judicial review challenges * Property matters: sales of surplus property, acquisitions for mine water treatment schemes, leases for boreholes, release of restrictive covenants, clawback * Advice in relation to Freedom of Information requests, Environmental Information Regulations * External enquiries received from members of the public on title/property matters Advice on property matters/commercial * Data Licensing * HR advice * Other legal matters as required

Procurement Information

This contract has been awarded directly in accordance with the framework's published call-off rules and the contract has been awarded in compliance with Regulation 33 of the PCR 2015

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0686f3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035907-2026
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

79111000 - Legal advisory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Apr 20262 weeks 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
MINING REMEDIATION AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE
Postcode
NG18 4RG
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF15 North Nottinghamshire
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), TLL Wales

Local Authority
Mansfield
Electoral Ward
Berry Hill
Westminster Constituency
Mansfield

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GELDARDS

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