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Award

07 Jul 2026 at 09:53

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Satellite Applications Catapult Limited aims to secure a Property Law Advisor, focusing on services related to property law and legal documentation management. The buying organisation, located in Didcot, United Kingdom, completed the procurement with a procurement method classified as "Below threshold - limited competition." The property law services fall under the industry category of legal services, with the contract awarded to BPE Solicitors LLP in Cheltenham. This award, dated 1st July 2026, signifies the completion of the tender process, with the contract period extending until 30th June 2027.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for growth for businesses proficient in the legal services sector, particularly those specialising in property law. The tender is an ideal match for service-based companies, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), positioning themselves as key partners in managing complex legal documentation tied to property portfolios. Companies equipped to offer continuity and adaptability in legal servicing, ensuring comprehensive legal support across various property requirements, would find this contract advantageous. The structured procurement process, focusing on limited competition, also encourages niche providers to engage, given the specific nature of the legal expertise required.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Property Law Advisor

Notice Description

The requirement is for property law and related legal services to support the management of legal documentation associated with the organisation's property portfolio.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c4eb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063521-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited 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
£60,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SATELLITE APPLICATIONS CATAPULT LIMITED
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
DIDCOT
Postcode
OX11 0QR
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Vale of White Horse
Electoral Ward
Hendreds
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BPE SOLICITORS

Further Information

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