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title: "External Legal Advice"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2a19ab80-1305-4588-af8b-348efbc64b3e"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-01"
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# External Legal Advice

Buyer: HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2a19ab80-1305-4588-af8b-348efbc64b3e

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## Summary

The procurement process, managed by Hampshire County Council, concerned the provision of external legal advice under the title "External Legal Advice." It was directed towards the legal services industry with a specific focus on the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is complete with the contract awarded on the 30th of April 2026, and the contract period ranging from the 1st of May 2026 to the 1st of May 2027. The procurement was carried out using a selective method, specifically a call-off from framework RM6240, involving a total value of £50,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for legal service providers, particularly those capable of delivering comprehensive support and advice within the public sector market. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to compete, as indicated by the procurement's suitability requirements. However, due to the selective nature of the procurement method and the call-off from a framework agreement, businesses with prior experience or existing arrangements within the relevant framework may find it advantageous. Large-scale legal firms like Browne Jacobson LLP have demonstrated competitiveness in such tenders, as evidenced by their award of the contract.

## Notice

Call off from RM6240 Public Sector Legal Services Lot 1a Full Service Provision for The provision of External Legal Advice and Support

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4905e874-f89b-4d55-8b31-8eaa36ee4bf8 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2026 - 1 May 2027 |
| 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 | HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | WINCHESTER |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO23 8UD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire |
| Local authority | Winchester |
| Electoral ward | St Michael |
| Westminster constituency | Winchester |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (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

- 1 Jul 2026 at 15:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4905e874-f89b-4d55-8b31-8eaa36ee4bf8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4905e874-f89b-4d55-8b31-8eaa36ee4bf8
  1st July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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