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PRN004289 Legal Services

NOTTINGHAMSHIRE AND CITY OF NOTTINGHAM FIRE AUTHORITY

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04 Aug 2026 at 09:20

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Summary of the contracting process

The Nottinghamshire and City of Nottingham Fire Authority has completed the procurement process for legal services under the project titled "PRN004289 Legal Services." This procurement, classified under the industry category of legal services (CPV code 79100000), was managed through a limited procurement method, specifically an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The procurement process involved a single lot that was eventually cancelled, with a successful related award made, and the contract was signed on 30th July 2026. The procurement was compliant with EU regulations, as it was covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA). The location of service delivery is in Nottingham, within the UKF14 region, with the procurement process handling by Nottinghamshire and City of Nottingham Fire Authority. The procurement has reached the award stage and is now active for a contract valued at £120,000.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specializing in legal services, particularly small to medium enterprises (SMEs) that can provide comprehensive and expert legal support to regional authorities. The completion of this direct award indicates a specific need within the public sector for efficient procurement through established framework agreements. Firms that are able to navigate direct award processes, such as those within or familiar with framework agreements like the Y21012 Legal Services framework, are well-suited to be considered for such opportunities. Additionally, businesses located in or near Nottingham might find it more advantageous given the contract's regional focus and the contracting authority's location.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PRN004289 Legal Services

Notice Description

Legal services

Procurement Information

Use of the Procurement Services / Commercial Services Group Y21012 Legal Services framework via direct award.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06dab1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073506-2026
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
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
£120,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jul 20261 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
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE AND CITY OF NOTTINGHAM FIRE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG5 8PP
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF16 South Nottinghamshire
Delivery Location
TLF14 Nottingham
Local Authority
Gedling
Electoral Ward
Calverton
Westminster Constituency
Sherwood Forest

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BROWNE JACOBSON

Further Information

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