Legal Procurement Advice

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

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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: 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: 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 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline: Not specified
Future Notice Date: Not specified
Award Date: 19 Jul 202511 months ago
Contract Period: 23 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

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Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer: WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE 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: NORTHAMPTON
Postcode: NN1 1ED
Post Town: 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

Further Information

Notice Documents

https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058891-2026
23rd June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-18131
Fee proposal

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