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Legal advice from Farrer and Co to The Duchy of Lancaster

LONDON BOROUGH OF ENFIELD

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21 May 2026 at 16:37

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Enfield has completed a procurement process titled "Legal advice from Farrer and Co to The Duchy of Lancaster", focused on the delivery of legal services. This process, categorised under services in the legal industry, took place primarily in Enfield, United Kingdom. The procurement was completed through a direct, below-threshold method without competition, with contracts active from 15 May 2026 to 30 March 2027. The legal services, aimed at addressing restrictive covenants on Council land benefiting the Duchy, were awarded to Farrer and Co Solicitors with a contract value of £30,000.

This procurement presents limited avenues for competition, given its direct award nature. However, it highlights the significance of forming strategic relationships with public authorities like the London Borough of Enfield, which can be advantageous for businesses specialising in legal services. While large firms like Farrer and Co were chosen for this contract, there could be future opportunities for mid-sized enterprises with expertise in similar legal services to engage in sub-central government contracts, especially by positioning themselves as ready partners with the necessary competencies and track record in addressing government-specific legal requirements.

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Notice Title

Legal advice from Farrer and Co to The Duchy of Lancaster

Notice Description

Payment of the legal fees for the Duchy in relation to release of restrictive covenants on Council land that benefit the Duchy.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a007
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047412-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
£30,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 May 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
14 May 2026 - 30 Mar 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
LONDON BOROUGH OF ENFIELD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ENFIELD
Postcode
EN1 3XA
Post Town
Enfield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI5 Outer London - East and North East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI54 Enfield
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Enfield
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Enfield North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FARRER AND CO SOLICITORS

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