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Housing Legal Advice

CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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03 Jul 2026 at 11:59

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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03 Jul 2026 at 11:35

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council has completed a direct procurement process, specifically for Housing Legal Advice services, under a "light touch" regime. The procurement was conducted without competition, below the threshold. This contract aims to support the council in securing accommodation units and dealing with a rising demand for housing and temporary accommodation. The procurement was at the award and contract stage as of 3rd July 2026, with the contract beginning on 29th July 2026 and running until 29th July 2027, extendable based on supplier performance. The services are expected to be delivered within the region of UKE41 - Bradford, United Kingdom, and the contract value is recorded at GBP 50,000 gross.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in legal advisory and information services, particularly those capable of catering to public sector demands. As the procurement was processed without competition, businesses capable of offering bespoke services to government entities, like TROWERS & HAMLINS LLP, which has been named the supplier, have a distinct advantage. Small to medium enterprises with experience in providing legal support tied to housing issues could greatly benefit from aligning with similar procurement opportunities in the public sector. The sustainability of such contracts can result in stable growth, especially as municipalities increasingly seek expert advice to meet regulatory and community housing needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Housing Legal Advice

Notice Description

Housing Legal Service, to help Council to secure accommodation units and address increase in demand for wider housing and temporary accommodation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c360
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062776-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£41,666 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£41,666 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
28 Jul 2026 - 29 Jul 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT 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
BRADFORD
Postcode
BD1 1HX
Post Town
Bradford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE41 Bradford
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bradford
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Bradford West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TROWERS & HAMLINS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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