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title: "Otterpool Park Garden Town - Legal Services"
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buyer: "FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE DISTRICT COUNCIL"
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# Otterpool Park Garden Town - Legal Services

Buyer: FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-296a65fe-c13f-4e22-90d1-680b5b5cfede

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## Summary

The Folkestone and Hythe District Council has completed the procurement process for providing legal services for the Otterpool Park Garden Town project. This contract, categorised under the legal services industry (CPV: 79100000), was awarded through a direct procurement method. With a value of £400,000, the contract will span from 27th August 2024 to 5th September 2028. The council sought external legal services to assist with various aspects, including joint venture negotiations, stakeholder agreements, and land transactions. The procurement stage is in the Award phase, with the tender period having ended on 1st August 2024. This opportunity is open to businesses located in England, United Kingdom.

This tender provides a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in legal services to gain valuable experience and a significant financial boost over four years. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate. The awarded supplier, Browne Jacobson LLP, exemplifies the type of established legal firms that would be well-suited for this contract. Companies with expertise in legal consultancy, particularly those with experience in real estate, joint venture partnerships, and public sector projects, will find this project advantageous for business growth.

## Notice

The Council needs to procure external legal services for this current stage of the project and requires the following:- * Advice and ongoing assistance including associated agreements in relation to the proposed JV partner. * Advice and assistance including negotiations and future agreements with stakeholders. * Advice on existing option agreements and any future option agreements or land acquisition matters. * Advice relating to any land transaction between the Council and the LLP and all associated documentation. * Advice and assistance with planning agreements in relation to the development. * Ad hoc legal advice in relation to the project not covered by the points above (would suggest that an hourly rate is quoted for such matters). * Update the financing agreements

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15825cac-ade3-4be6-97d5-8c3c73512a17 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 26 Aug 2024 - 5 Sep 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £400,000 |
| 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 | FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | FOLKESTONE |
| Post town | Canterbury |
| Postcode | CT20 2QY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ44 East Kent |
| Local authority | Folkestone and Hythe |
| Electoral ward | Folkestone Central |
| Westminster constituency | Folkestone and Hythe |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 13 Aug 2024 at 14:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15825cac-ade3-4be6-97d5-8c3c73512a17

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15825cac-ade3-4be6-97d5-8c3c73512a17
  13th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.folkestone-hythe.gov.uk/council-transparency/procurement-information

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