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title: "CPU 8075 Legal support for contract negotiations and licencing requirements"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-16"
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# CPU 8075 Legal support for contract negotiations and licencing requirements

Buyer: NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2e14f2ad-aaaf-4b0c-9bbc-7fbf5425ab97

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by Nottingham City Council, concluded with the award of the contract for legal support in contract negotiations and licensing requirements concerning education projects in construction. This procurement falls under the 'Legal services' industry category and took place in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The process used an open procedure below the threshold and attracted bids from large-scale suppliers. The award stage was completed on 9th November 2025, with the contract spanning from 10th November 2025 to 9th November 2029.

This tender represents significant opportunities for large legal firms specialising in contract negotiations and licensing within the construction industry. The contract's value is estimated at £90,000, offering business growth potential over a four-year period. The chosen supplier, Geldards LLP, demonstrates that sizeable organisations with expertise and resources in legal consultation for construction projects can benefit from such procurement opportunities. This tender was particularly suited for entities capable of delivering comprehensive legal services aligned with educational construction endeavours, though it was not tailored for SMEs or VCSEs.

## Notice

To provide legal support for education projects in relation to construction contracts and licenses

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41b72132-20e9-4bd0-85a8-bafb8b5b16de |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 10 Nov 2025 - 9 Nov 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £90,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £90,000 |
| 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 | NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | NOTTINGHAM |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG2 3NG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF14 Nottingham |
| Local authority | Nottingham |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Nottingham East |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GELDARDS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 16 Apr 2026 at 09:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41b72132-20e9-4bd0-85a8-bafb8b5b16de

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41b72132-20e9-4bd0-85a8-bafb8b5b16de
  16th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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