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title: "Legal Services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2104e62d-05d1-4746-ad65-cea846b02a7c"
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source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-07-09"
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# Legal Services

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2104e62d-05d1-4746-ad65-cea846b02a7c

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## Summary

The procurement process for legal services has reached the award stage, with Suffolk County Council acting as the buying organisation. The tender, titled "Legal Services", falls under the industry category of legal services and is located in the East of England, United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract is valued at £500,000 and spans from 7th July 2025 to 6th July 2029. The award was published on 9th July 2025 following its active status update on 1st July 2025.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for large-scale legal firms that can offer comprehensive legal services and ancillary advice. The framework agreement allows for bolstered collaboration and possibly paves the way for future engagements with public authorities like Suffolk County Council. Organisations that are well-suited to compete are those with established capabilities in delivering robust legal service offerings, though eligibility is specified to exclude smaller enterprises and voluntary sector entities. The contract with Bevan Britten LLP demonstrates a strategic partnership beneficial for entities looking to expand their portfolio in public sector contracts.

## Notice

Provision of legal services (including ancillary advice and support) via Legal Services Framework Y21012.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/972693f7-98a7-40b1-b02a-024f522d1c0c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 6 Jul 2025 - 6 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £500,000 |
| 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 | SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | IPSWICH |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP1 2BX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH62 Ipswich |
| Local authority | Ipswich |
| Electoral ward | Gipping |
| Westminster constituency | Ipswich |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BEVAN BRITTEN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 9 Jul 2025 at 11:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/972693f7-98a7-40b1-b02a-024f522d1c0c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/972693f7-98a7-40b1-b02a-024f522d1c0c
  9th July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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