This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

03 Aug 2026 at 11:14

Award

20 Jul 2026 at 15:07

Tender

05 May 2026 at 13:44

Summary of the contracting process

Nottingham City Council is spearheading a procurement process for a key project entitled "CPU 8281 Legal partner for PFIs expiry". The initiative is aimed at managing the expiry of Private Finance Initiative (PFI) contracts in compliance with government guidance, while mitigating financial risk. This contract, classified under legal services (CPV Code 79100000), encompasses an open procedure for procurement and serves various UK regions including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK. The process has transitioned through multiple stages, with the award being made to Bevan Brittan LLP on 2nd August 2026, and the contracting term set from August 3, 2026, to August 3, 2027.

For businesses, especially those in the legal services industry, this contract is a significant opportunity to engage in long-term projects requiring expertise in PFI contractual matters and advisory roles. The engagement not only promises substantial financial transaction, with a contract value reaching £1.8 million, but also demands close collaboration with council officers and possibly the in-house legal team. Large legal firms with a proficiency in handling public sector contracts and able to provide comprehensive legal support across the lifecycle of PFI contracts are particularly well-positioned to benefit and grow their portfolios through such prestigious and complex engagements.

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Notice Title

CPU 8281 Legal partner for PFIs expiry

Notice Description

n order to progress with the expiry planning in line with government guidance, manage the process appropriately whilst reducing risk and financial exposure, the Council will need to engage a legal services company to support officers in providing advice through the process.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06919f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073120-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Aug 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
2 Aug 2026 - 3 Aug 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG2 3NG
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)
TLF14 Nottingham
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)

Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BEVAN BRITTAN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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