--- title: "CA17896 - Professional Negligence Claim" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0798959d-352e-4f6b-8d82-daccd1a440c4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0798959d-352e-4f6b-8d82-daccd1a440c4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0798959d-352e-4f6b-8d82-daccd1a440c4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0798959d-352e-4f6b-8d82-daccd1a440c4.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "Spelthorne Borough Council" published: "2026-09-08" --- # CA17896 - Professional Negligence Claim Buyer: Spelthorne Borough Council Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0798959d-352e-4f6b-8d82-daccd1a440c4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0798959d-352e-4f6b-8d82-daccd1a440c4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0798959d-352e-4f6b-8d82-daccd1a440c4.json) ## Summary Spelthorne Borough Council commissioned legal services concerning a professional negligence claim against a surveyor. The requirement was for legal advice and associated support in relation to that claim, rather than surveying, construction or general administrative services. The buyer is Spelthorne Borough Council, based at the Council Offices in Knowle Green, Staines-upon-Thames, England. The work was categorised as legal services (CPV 79100000), with delivery arrangements covering the United Kingdom and potentially international locations. This was a service requirement identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises, making it relevant to law firms with experience advising public bodies on professional negligence disputes and related claims against surveying professionals. The procurement is complete and has been awarded following an open procedure. Bids had to be submitted by 16 June 2026. Spelthorne Borough Council awarded the contract to Bevan Brittan LLP on 8 September 2026 for £9,225. The contract period runs from 17 June 2026 to 31 December 2026. The stated requirement was legal advice for a professional negligence claim against a surveyor. The procurement was evaluated as a legal services requirement, with the award made through the open procedure. The award is active. The opportunity was identified as suitable for SMEs, and the published outcome records one supplier and one award. This award indicates demand from Spelthorne Borough Council for specialist legal advice on professional negligence claims involving surveying professionals. A credible competitor for similar work would need solicitors able to analyse professional negligence allegations, assess evidence and causation, advise on liability and quantum, and manage dispute strategy through the relevant stages of a claim. Experience acting for local authorities or other public-sector clients would help, particularly where council governance, public money and external professional appointments are involved. The work is suitable for an SME law firm with a focused disputes or professional negligence practice, provided it can offer appropriately qualified lawyers, clear advice, proportionate case management and the capacity to handle a defined claim within a short service period. ## Notice Legal advice for Professional Negligence Claim against surveyor To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA17896. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA17896 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 020 3920 8054. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6e5e5f5-0488-48b5-9803-cc0dee887060 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Sep 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 8 Sep 2026 | | Contract period | 17 Jun 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £9,225 | | 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 | Spelthorne Borough Council | | Locality | STAINES-UPON-THAMES | | Postcode area | Twickenham | | Postcode | TW18 1XB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex | | ITL 3 | TLJ25 West Surrey | | Local authority | Spelthorne | | Electoral ward | Staines | | Westminster constituency | Spelthorne | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | Bevan Brittan LLP | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79100000 - Legal services ## Release History - 8 Sep 2026 at 14:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6e5e5f5-0488-48b5-9803-cc0dee887060 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6e5e5f5-0488-48b5-9803-cc0dee887060 8th September 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://suppliers.multiquote.com ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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