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title: "Legal Advice"
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buyer: "TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY"
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# Legal Advice

Buyer: TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3202f60c-dc76-4a75-adf9-06deb55ba487

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## Summary

The procurement process carried out by Tees Valley Combined Authority involved a direct award titled "Legal Advice," focusing on the legal services industry in the North East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement, identified by the tender ID STDC-PROC-0555, reached the award stage with completion on 25 March 2025. Tees Valley Combined Authority engaged Geldards LLP for this service, with the contract period running from 25 March 2025 to 24 March 2027 and a contract value of £25,000. The procurement method was specified as "Other - Direct award," targeting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specifically, though not voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs).

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in legal services to establish a relationship with a prominent regional authority. It is particularly advantageous for SMEs looking to enhance their public sector portfolio and demonstrate their ability to deliver specialised advice efficiently. Large firms with relevant expertise, such as Geldards LLP, have proven successful in this domain, showcasing the potential for new entrants to compete effectively in future procurements within this category. The direct award method indicates a streamlined procurement process, allowing capable businesses to secure similar contracts directly in the future.

## Notice

Direct award for Legal advice from internal Legal Services Framework to Geldards

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98d65cf0-2bf1-47ca-910b-e280f3d36ef7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 25 Mar 2025 - 24 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £25,000 |
| 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 | DL1 2NJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC33 Darlington |
| Local authority | Darlington |
| Electoral ward | Stephenson |
| Westminster constituency | Darlington |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (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

- 9 Apr 2025 at 11:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98d65cf0-2bf1-47ca-910b-e280f3d36ef7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98d65cf0-2bf1-47ca-910b-e280f3d36ef7
  9th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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