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title: "External Legal Support"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2024-04-16"
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# External Legal Support

Buyer: TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0dcffa8a-efd4-4b03-b415-4932c0969b6c

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## Summary

The Tees Valley Combined Authority has awarded a contract for External Legal Support through a call-off contract from the TVCA Legal Services Framework. The contract, valued at £50,000 GBP, falls under the main procurement category of services. The procurement method used was selective, and the contract period runs from March 15, 2024, to March 15, 2026. The award was made to Muckle LLP, and the procurement stage was marked as complete, with the tender deadline being March 13, 2024.

This opportunity for business growth in providing legal support services is well-suited for legal firms or individual legal practitioners looking to expand their client base and establish long-term partnerships. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are specifically encouraged to participate in this tender opportunity. Tees Valley Combined Authority, as the buying organisation, is located in Darlington, North East England, representing a chance for legal service providers in the region to engage with a significant public procurement process and potentially secure long-term business relationships with a reputable authority.

## Notice

Tees Valley Combined Authority have entered into a call-off contract with the awarded provider for the fulfilment of Legal Support Services. Call-off via TVCA Legal Services Framework, Lot 1 - Corporate (Part A).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86751c1e-6798-400d-a6a3-5e8a17d67c71 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Apr 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | 15 Mar 2024 - 15 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,000 |
| 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 | TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY |
| Locality | DARLINGTON |
| Post town | Darlington |
| Postcode | DL2 1NJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC33 Darlington |
| Local authority | Darlington |
| Electoral ward | Sadberge & Middleton St George |
| Westminster constituency | Stockton West |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 16 Apr 2024 at 13:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86751c1e-6798-400d-a6a3-5e8a17d67c71

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86751c1e-6798-400d-a6a3-5e8a17d67c71
  16th April 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://teesvalley-ca.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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