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title: "ED0395-25 Legal Services associated with leisure procurement"
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buyer: "EAST DEVON DISTRICT COUNCIL"
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# ED0395-25 Legal Services associated with leisure procurement

Buyer: EAST DEVON DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0500f84e-3526-48b3-9f9e-aa31a3cb0468

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## Summary

East Devon District Council has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "ED0395-25 Legal Services associated with leisure procurement", focusing on legal services. This procurement falls under the CPV classification 79100000, indicating its relevance to the legal services industry. The project is set in the South West region of the United Kingdom and had its tendering phase end on 28th August 2025, with the contract extending from 20th October 2025 to 3rd September 2027. The tender, identified by the ID EDEVN001-DN804266-90633498, has progressed to the award stage as of 5th September 2025. The procurement method was designated as "Other," highlighting a potentially unique approach or criteria adopted by the council in this process.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in legal services, particularly those catering to the leisure sector. Notably, the tender was deemed suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), although voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) were not specifically targeted. The awarded contract, valued at £53,300, was granted to Freeths, a large-scale supplier based in Nottingham. Such procurements can help legal firms expand their portfolio in the South West by engaging with public sector projects, boosting their experience and prestige. Companies looking to grow within public-sector frameworks and establish robust regional relationships could find these types of opportunities particularly beneficial.

## Notice

Legal Services associated with leisure procurement

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e94bf5c-a853-4d46-8f32-1808d2a8ce2e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 19 Oct 2025 - 3 Sep 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £53,300 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £53,300 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EAST DEVON DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | HONITON |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX14 1EJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | East Devon |
| Electoral ward | Honiton St Michael's |
| Westminster constituency | Honiton and Sidmouth |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FREETHS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 23 Jan 2026 at 11:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e94bf5c-a853-4d46-8f32-1808d2a8ce2e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e94bf5c-a853-4d46-8f32-1808d2a8ce2e
  23rd January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.eastdevon.gov.uk/

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