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AZP - legal support

LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL

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29 Jul 2026 at 16:42

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process managed by Liverpool City Council involves a direct award for legal services related to the Advanced Zoning Programme (AZP), under the NHS Commercial Solutions Legal Services Framework. Identified with the title "AZP - legal support," the procurement falls under the services category and is classified as legal services (CPV code 79100000). The award was completed on 15th July 2026, with Bevan Brittan LLP, a large supplier based in Bristol, being awarded the contract valued at £100,000. This procurement employed a limited procedure, specifically an award without prior publication due to it falling outside the directive scope, and covers delivery across various UK regions including UKC, UKD, and UKI.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in legal services, particularly those capable of providing consultancy in governmental or public sector programmes. The framework positions it as a suitable prospect for legal firms experienced in managing similar scale projects and working within structured frameworks like the NHS Commercial Solutions. Companies like Bevan Brittan LLP fit this profile due to their established presence and capability, thus allowing them the opportunity to expand their portfolio within public sector engagements, highlighting the growth potential for similar enterprises equipped with the necessary scale and expertise.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

AZP - legal support

Notice Description

Continuation of legal support post ITT in relation to Advanced Zoning Programme (AZP)

Lot Information

Lot 1

Continuation of legal support post ITT in relation to Advanced Zoning Programme (AZP)

Procurement Information

Below threshold - Direct award via 5324-4903 NHS Commercial Solutions Legal Services Framework

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d704
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071919-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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
£100,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LIVERPOOL CITY 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
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 1DS
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Waterfront South
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BEVAN BRITTAN

Further Information

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