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Legal Procurement Advice

West Northamptonshire Council

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23 Jun 2026 at 11:54

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

West Northamptonshire Council has awarded a contract for "Legal Procurement Advice" to DWF LAW LLP, in relation to the development of St James Bus Depot in Northampton. This procurement, categorised under legal advisory services, focuses on providing legal support to a development partner. The procurement process was executed through a direct method without competition, as it was below the threshold requirements. The contract was signed on 20th July 2025 and will be active until 23rd July 2026, with a total gross value of £45,374. The location for this service is specified as Northampton, United Kingdom, within the public authority sub-central government classification.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses in the legal advisory sector, specifically those capable of handling public procurement advice. Law firms with expertise in legal advisory services, particularly those familiar with development projects and public procurement regulations, are well-suited for such opportunities. The direct procurement method indicates a focused requirement, possibly favouring larger firms like DWF LAW LLP that can efficiently deliver specialised services within stipulated timelines and legal frameworks. Engaging in such contracts could provide businesses with invaluable experience and references in the realm of public infrastructure development projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Legal Procurement Advice

Notice Description

Legal advice for a development partner in relation to St James Bus Depot, Northampton

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06baed
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058891-2026
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
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
£37,812 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jul 20251 years ago
Contract Period
24 Jul 2025 - 23 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
West Northamptonshire Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHAMPTON
Postcode
NN1 1ED
Postcode Area
Northampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Northampton North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DWF LAW LLP

Further Information

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