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Legal Advice and Support for Parcel and Plot Sales Administration and Conveyancing

MANYDOWN GARDEN COMMUNITIES LLP

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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16 Jul 2026 at 09:35

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16 Jul 2026 at 09:22

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process orchestrated by Manydown Garden Communities LLP involves the direct award of a contract for legal advice and support concerning parcel and plot sales administration and conveyancing. The project pertains to the Manydown development located in Basingstoke, with legal services provided by Mills & Reeve LLP, a large firm based in London. Classification of the buying organisation falls under public authority - sub-central government. The procurement was completed on 16th July 2026, with the contract set to begin on 30th July 2026 and conclude on 29th July 2032. The method employed here is a direct award, justified by Mills & Reeve LLP's unique expertise and long-standing association with the project, aligning with procurement principles under Ground 6 of Schedule 5 to the Procurement Act 2023.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses well-versed in the provision of specialised legal services to expand their portfolios, especially those focused on large-scale development projects with complex legal documentation. While this process was executed via a direct award due to technical reasons, it underscores the potential for specialist firms to establish a niche by acquiring detailed knowledge of specific projects, thereby positioning themselves as indispensable partners. Such a role could be well-suited to legally oriented consultancies that can manage comprehensive project-specific advisory capacities, enhancing both their reputation and experience in large development ventures.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Legal Advice and Support for Parcel and Plot Sales Administration and Conveyancing

Notice Description

The provision of legal services to Manydown Garden Communities LLP (MGC LLP) and Manydown Development Vehicle LLP (MDV LLP). The services comprise legal advice and support in relation to parcel and plot sales, conveyancing, and landowner matters associated with the delivery of the Manydown development.

Procurement Information

This contract is being awarded in reliance on Ground 6 of Schedule 5 to the Procurement Act 2023, namely that, due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, only a particular supplier can provide the services required and there are no reasonable alternatives. Mills & Reeve LLP has advised on the Manydown joint venture arrangements since the project's inception and has developed extensive knowledge of the legal structure, governance arrangements and land interests associated with the Manydown development. The firm has been closely involved in establishing and supporting the joint venture arrangements between Manydown Garden Communities LLP (MGC LLP) and Manydown Development Vehicle LLP (MDV LLP) and has acquired specialist knowledge of the complex legal documentation and transactional history underpinning the project. MDV LLP has appointed Mills & Reeve LLP to provide legal services in relation to the disposal of development parcels and plots forming part of the Manydown project. Given the interconnected nature of the services required, MGC LLP requires legal support from a provider that possesses detailed knowledge of the joint venture structure, land ownership arrangements and development documentation, particularly in relation to parcel and plot sales, conveyancing and associated land transactions. MGC LLP considers that the appointment of an alternative legal adviser would require substantial time and resource to replicate the knowledge and understanding already held by Mills & Reeve LLP and would complicate the process of parcel and plot sales. This would create inefficiencies, duplication of cost and increased legal and transactional risk in relation to the delivery of the development programme and disposal strategy. In light of Mills & Reeve LLP's unique knowledge of the project, its long-standing involvement in the establishment and operation of the joint venture, and its existing appointment by MDV LLP in relation to the relevant disposals, MGC LLP considers that there is an absence of competition for technical reasons and that there are no reasonable alternative suppliers capable of delivering the services with the required level of project-specific expertise, continuity and efficiency.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cc88
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067101-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
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
£900,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
29 Jul 2026 - 29 Jul 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MANYDOWN GARDEN COMMUNITIES LLP
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BASINGSTOKE
Postcode
RG21 4AH
Post Town
Reading
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ37 North Hampshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Basingstoke and Deane
Electoral Ward
Eastrop & Grove
Westminster Constituency
Basingstoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MILLS & REEVE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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