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title: "External Legal Advice for Middlewich Eastern By Pass"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3adbf98a-7191-402e-9296-5752e61ab597"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL"
published: "2025-11-05"
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# External Legal Advice for Middlewich Eastern By Pass

Buyer: CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3adbf98a-7191-402e-9296-5752e61ab597

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## Summary

The procurement process led by Cheshire East Council has reached the award stage for the contract titled "External Legal Advice for Middlewich Eastern By Pass." This contract, classified under the industry category of business services such as law, marketing, and consulting (CPV code: 79000000), was geared towards acquiring external legal expertise necessary for constructing the new bypass in Middlewich. The services will be provided in the North West region of the United Kingdom, with the contract period spanning from 1st November 2025 to 14th October 2027. The procurement followed a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with a contract value of £150,000. The award was made to TLT Solicitors LLP, an SME, on 31st October 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in legal services, particularly those experienced in infrastructure projects and property law. SMEs with a robust track record in delivering comprehensive legal advisory services for public sector projects would find this contract advantageous to bolster their offerings and reputation. The focus of the procurement on a selective method indicates a preference for firms previously engaged in similar frameworks, thus favouring businesses with established relationships and credible expertise in the field. Such opportunities can foster growth and facilitate long-term engagements with public sector entities like Cheshire East Council.

## Notice

In order to construct the new bypass it is necessary to acquire the land on which to construct the road.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/023ee8aa-2e4d-4b0c-a717-0c78de9fccd7 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2025 - 14 Oct 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £150,000 |
| 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 | CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL |
| Locality | SANDBACH |
| Post town | Crewe |
| Postcode | CW11 1HZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD62 Cheshire East |
| Local authority | Cheshire East |
| Electoral ward | Sandbach Town |
| Westminster constituency | Congleton |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TLT SOLICITORS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 5 Nov 2025 at 12:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/023ee8aa-2e4d-4b0c-a717-0c78de9fccd7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/023ee8aa-2e4d-4b0c-a717-0c78de9fccd7
  5th November 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/home.aspx

## Provenance

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