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TVCA-PROC-0827 - Legal Document Support

TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY

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26 May 2026 at 09:02

Summary of the contracting process

The Tees Valley Combined Authority has completed a procurement process titled "TVCA-PROC-0827 - Legal Document Support," falling within the services industry category. Located in Darlington, the procurement involves legal services concerning the preparation of documents for loan agreements. The procurement process was conducted through a direct method, without competition, as it was below the threshold. The contract was awarded to FootAnstey LLP, a supplier based in Plymouth. Initiated on April 1, 2026, the contract will run until April 1, 2027, with a total gross value amounting to £36,000. The contract was officially signed on February 27, 2026.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses looking to expand their portfolio in legal or document support services, especially those capable of offering unique expertise that addresses potential conflicts of interest. FootAnstey LLP being an SME specializes in such services, indicating the suitability of small to medium-sized enterprises to engage in similar contracts. Business users who can demonstrate niche capabilities in the legal services domain, particularly within public sector lending frameworks, may find comparable opportunities advantageous for growth and competitiveness.

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Notice Title

TVCA-PROC-0827 - Legal Document Support

Notice Description

Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) ('the contracting authority') have awarded a contract to FootAnstey LLP for the supply of Support in preparation of Documents for loan agreements. This was the only supplier that was able to provide services due to conflicts of interest.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a2c3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048463-2026
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
SME

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
26 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Feb 20263 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 1 Apr 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
TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DARLINGTON
Postcode
DL2 1NJ
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC33 Darlington
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Darlington
Electoral Ward
Sadberge & Middleton St George
Westminster Constituency
Stockton West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FOOTANSTEY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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