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08 Jul 2026 at 12:19

Summary of the contracting process

Wychavon District Council has completed a public procurement process titled "Legal Support re acquisition of premises," focusing on legal services related to the acquisition of premises. The contract was awarded to Lodders LLP, a large-scale supplier, which will operate in the West Midlands region, specifically Pershore, UKG12. The procurement followed a "Below threshold - unknown" method and was initiated via tender with an associated legal basis of UKPGA 2023/54. The procurement process began on 3rd February 2026 and is set to conclude by the end of December 2026, with the contract being officially signed on the starting date. Key details about the procurement notice were published on the 8th of July, 2026.

This tender presents opportunities for firms specialising in legal services within the sub-central government category. Businesses skilled in handling legal complexities related to property acquisition could benefit significantly from such contracts, especially those located in or familiar with the administrative procedures in the West Midlands. Moreover, firms looking to expand their portfolio through public sector opportunities will find these projects aligned with their growth strategies. Since Lodders LLP, a large firm, secured this contract, it indicates that businesses aiming to compete should possess significant capabilities and experience in delivering high-quality legal services.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Legal Support re acquisition of premises

Notice Description

Appointment of specialist Legal Support re acquisition of premises.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c657
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064196-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
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

79100000 - Legal services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Feb 20265 months ago
Contract Period
3 Feb 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 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
WYCHAVON 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
PERSHORE
Postcode
WR10 1PT
Post Town
Worcester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Wychavon
Electoral Ward
Pershore
Westminster Constituency
West Worcestershire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LODDERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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