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10 Jul 2026 at 12:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves East Suffolk Council as the buying organisation, seeking to secure legal services under the title "Legal Services - NSIPS - Phase 2" for participation in energy-related Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPS). This procurement falls within the industry category of legal services, identified under CPV code 79100000, and is located in the UKH14 region. The process has reached the award stage, with a contract signed on 20th May 2026. This was conducted as a direct award via the Crown Commercial Services Framework, specifically RM6240 Lot 2a - General Services, using a limited procurement method that did not require prior publication of a call for competition. The contract value amounts to £400,000.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for established legal firms, particularly those offering comprehensive legal advisory services in large-scale infrastructure projects. Firms experienced in navigating the intricacies of the 2008 Planning Act or those looking to expand their footprint within public sector frameworks would find this opportunity advantageous. The awarded contract was given to Clyde & Co LLP, indicating that large-scale legal service providers proficient in handling regional authority requirements are well-suited to compete in such tenders.

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Notice Title

Legal Services - NSIPS - Phase 2

Notice Description

Provide legal advice, guidance and services to support the Council in its work relating to the consideration and participation in the process of the energy related Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPS), submitted under the 2008 Planning Act and all ancillary works (where appropriate). This is a Direct Award via Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6240, Lot 2a - General Services

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provide legal advice, guidance and services to support the Council in its work relating to the consideration and participation in the process of the energy related Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPS), submitted under the 2008 Planning Act and all ancillary works (where appropriate). This is a Direct Award via Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6240, Lot 2a - General Services

Procurement Information

This is a Direct Award via Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6240, Lot 2a - General Services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c87d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065142-2026
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
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
£400,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 May 20261 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
WOODBRIDGE
Postcode
IP12 1RT
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH63 East Suffolk
Delivery Location
TLH14 Suffolk CC

Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Melton
Westminster Constituency
Suffolk Coastal

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CLYDE

Further Information

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