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title: "Professional fees of Josef Canon KC (Land east of Buntingford)"
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# Professional fees of Josef Canon KC (Land east of Buntingford)

Buyer: EAST HERTS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3c407468-b26d-4878-b25d-a796c7cd3dca

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## Summary

East Herts Council has completed the tender process titled "Professional fees of Josef Canon KC (Land east of Buntingford)" under the industry category of Legal services (CPV code 79100000). The procurement involved obtaining legal advice and advocacy to support and act for the Council in a public inquiry, focusing on the region East of England, United Kingdom. This award stage tender had a contract value of £35,850 and was conducted via single tender action (below threshold), with key dates including the tender period end on 22 April 2024 and the contract period from 23 April 2024 to 31 October 2024.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in legal services, particularly those with expertise in public inquiries and council support. SMEs and VCSEs (Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises) are identified as suitable candidates, ensuring a broad range of competitive advantage for small and community-centred legal firms. The awarded supplier, Cornerstone Barristers, a large-scale entity, can leverage this project to strengthen its portfolio, while other similar experienced legal consultancies may look for future opportunities in similar council-related inquiries.

## Notice

Legal advice / advocate to support advise and act for the Council in a public inquiry.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c34f231-f07e-4203-9935-2d71132159ff |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Apr 2024 |
| Contract period | 22 Apr 2024 - 31 Oct 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £35,850 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £35,850 |
| 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 | EAST HERTS COUNCIL |
| Locality | HERTFORD |
| Post town | Stevenage |
| Postcode | SG13 8EQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | East Hertfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Hertford Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Hertford and Stortford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CORNERSTONE BARRISTERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 23 Jan 2025 at 15:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c34f231-f07e-4203-9935-2d71132159ff

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c34f231-f07e-4203-9935-2d71132159ff
  23rd January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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