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title: "Solicitors for the conveyancing for purchase of Francis House"
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# Solicitors for the conveyancing for purchase of Francis House

Buyer: STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-282b938b-6b62-4b67-ac75-36be08f6c639

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## Summary

The procurement process, entitled "Solicitors for the conveyancing for purchase of Francis House," was conducted by Staffordshire County Council. This procurement, aimed at securing legal services for the Staffordshire Pension fund, focuses on the acquisition of office property in Francis House, London, with a purchase price of £55 million. The contract, awarded to Browne Jacobson Solicitors, includes tasks such as conveyancing, contract negotiation, and legal advice regarding SDLT and VAT. Categorised under the Legal Services industry (CPV code 79100000), the procurement utilised a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The process reached the award stage, with the contract active from 12th June 2025 to 11th June 2027 in the West Midlands, UK.

This tender presents robust opportunities for growth for law firms with expertise in large-scale conveyancing and legal advisory services, particularly those who can navigate complex property transactions and regulatory compliance. It offers a lucrative negotiation opportunity due to the significant financial scope, valued at £60,000 for the awarded contract. Companies skilled in due diligence, contract management, and tax advisory stand to benefit, especially larger firms given this contract's selective procurement approach and substantial value. Firms already familiar with pension fund regulations and those who maintain good relationships with professional advisers such as managing agents are particularly well-suited to provide these comprehensive services.

## Notice

To provide conveyancing and legal advice to the Staffordshire Pension fund on the purchase of a significant office property in Francis House, London for a purchase price of PS55m. I the property is freehold and will be a TOGC. Derwent London comprehensively reconfigured and refurbished the property in 2021/2022 having pre-let most of the building (comprising the majority of the Ground Floor, and the entire 1st - 4th Floors) to Daniel J Edelman Ltd (0.69 Ha). The entire building is currently 100% let and occupied as Offices. Services to include; * Full title, construction and planning due diligence. * Negotiating the contract and transfer * Advising on the SDLT and VAT position * Preparing a full transaction report * Inputting into any pension fund approval processes * Liaising with your other professional advisers including the managing agent * Submitting any SDLT (subject to receipt of relevant funds) * Registering the acquisition at the Land Registry

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/355e5c23-3b88-4058-830d-a067d9717b3f |
| 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 | 22 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 19 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 11 Jun 2025 - 11 Jun 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £60,000 |
| 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 | STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | STAFFORD |
| Post town | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Postcode | ST16 2DH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC |
| Local authority | Stafford |
| Electoral ward | Forebridge |
| Westminster constituency | Stafford |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BROWNE JACOBSON SOLICITORS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 22 Oct 2025 at 11:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/355e5c23-3b88-4058-830d-a067d9717b3f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/355e5c23-3b88-4058-830d-a067d9717b3f
  22nd October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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