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Legal Services

BRIGHTER PLACES

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29 Jun 2026 at 16:11

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Summary of the contracting process

Brighter Places, a public body governed by public law and located in Bristol, awarded a contract under a compliant framework agreement as of 29th June 2026. The procurement process, which commenced as a tender and concluded at the award stage, was conducted through a limited procurement method. The contract was directly awarded to Cobb Warren Ltd for the provision of Legal Services, particularly in the social housing sector, encompassing legal advisory and representation services. The framework allows direct award without the need for a call for further competition, ensuring continuity in service delivery. The contract, valued at £400,000, includes potential extension options over 3 years, reflecting the importance of maintaining the service's continuity and effectiveness.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in legal services, particularly those with expertise in housing law and community safety. Firms capable of delivering robust legal services concerning housing management, anti-social behaviour intervention, disrepair claims, and leasehold issues, will find this award beneficial for growth. As the demand for immediate on-site presence and established operational capabilities was a deciding factor, businesses with similar competencies and the ability to ensure seamless, cost-effective solutions stand to benefit from future procurement opportunities with Brighter Places and similar contracting authorities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Legal Services

Notice Description

To provide services that include high-quality, specialist legal advice with experience in the social housing sector.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Brighter Places requires legal advice and representation across all aspects of housing law which includes: * Housing management and tenancy enforcement - including Notice to Quits, possession action, succession, abandonment and injunctions * Anti-Social Behaviour - including urgent injunctions, closure orders, committals, evidence preparation, risk assessment advice and post-order management designed to reduce harm and protect communities * Disrepair and fitness claims - full handling of pre-action protocol compliance, claim investigations, expert instruction, defense strategy negotiation, litigation and settlement negotiation * Building safety and compliance enforcement - including gas/electrical access injunctions, fire safety breaches, building safety act duties and all urgent compliance related actions * Leasehold and service charge - including Tribunal work, section 20, recovery actions and drafting of compliant documents * Rent and income related legal work - rent setting, non-routine arrears claims, injunctions, complex affordability cases and rent determination/tribunal support * Property disputes - including rights of access, engagement with managing agents or freeholders * Complex case escalation - multi-agency cases, safeguarding-related legal issues, hoarding, capacity related matters, dangerous occupants, and high risk customers * Representation at court and tribunal - full preparation, advocacy or counsel instruction, evidence bundling, litigation strategy and post hearing support * Any other relevant discipline to support the delivery of core landlord duties.

Options: The contract is for 3 years with the possibility of extending for 24 months

Procurement Information

The contract has been awarded without prior publication of a call for competition under a compliant framework agreement which permits direct award. The selected supplier is the incumbent provider with an established operational presence within the organisation, including on-site delivery, which is critical to maintaining continuity and service effectiveness. The supplier has demonstrated strong performance and continues to offer value for money, taking into account quality of service, cost, and delivery capability. A change of supplier would introduce operational risk, duplication of cost, and potential disruption to service delivery. The decision to award directly was therefore made in accordance with the framework terms to ensure continuity, minimise risk, and secure value for money.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bf7e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060932-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for 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

79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20263 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRIGHTER PLACES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS5 6XX
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Lockleaze
Westminster Constituency
Bristol North East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COBB WARREN

Further Information

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