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title: "Specialist Legal Advice to South Tees Development Corporation"
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# Specialist Legal Advice to South Tees Development Corporation

Buyer: TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-256937fb-211e-4646-b0de-357d9f5ac376

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## Summary

The South Tees Development Corporation (STDC), part of the Tees Valley Combined Authority Group, has awarded a contract for specialist legal advice to Foot Anstey LLP. The contract, valued at £200,000, pertains to providing legal expertise for negotiating an Energy JV contract in the North East region of the United Kingdom. This service falls under the CPV classification "Legal services" (79100000) within the procurement category of services. The contract period will run from 23 September 2024 to 23 September 2026, with the possibility of a 12-month extension. The procurement method used was a negotiated procedure without prior publication, suitable for SMEs but not for VCSEs.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for law firms specialising in energy sector contracts. Businesses that offer extensive legal services, particularly those with experience in complex joint venture negotiations and energy-related projects, would find this contract highly beneficial. Engaging with STDC's project helps enhance a firm's visibility and reputation while offering potential for future contracts within the public sector and the broader energy industry. Firms well-versed in SME-friendly procurement processes are particularly well-suited to compete for such valuable opportunities.

## Notice

South Tees Development Corporation (STDC) (the 'Contracting Authority'), part of the Tees Valley Combined Authority Group, have entered into a contract with the awarded provider to provide specialist legal advice in relation to negotiating the Energy JV contract (Power-Elec-Business and Corporate). 24 month contract, with option to extend for a further 12 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ee4338b-0645-48c9-af49-f142e4ae8057 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 22 Sep 2024 - 23 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £200,000 |
| 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 | FOOT ANSTEY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 3 Mar 2025 at 15:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ee4338b-0645-48c9-af49-f142e4ae8057

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ee4338b-0645-48c9-af49-f142e4ae8057
  3rd March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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