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title: "Published on behalf of Arun District Council - Legal Services for Disrepair Cases"
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# Published on behalf of Arun District Council - Legal Services for Disrepair Cases

Buyer: HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3d814b9f-7436-49fe-8b73-6fe29649617b

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## Summary

Arun District Council has awarded a contract to Devonshires Solicitors LLP for providing legal services specifically related to housing disrepair cases. The procurement process was completed via a selective method, utilising a call-off from the Communities, Housing and Investment Consortium framework. The tender falls under the industry category of legal services (CPV code: 79100000) and is set in Littlehampton, England, with the postal code BN17 5LF. The award stage of the procurement was finalised on 14th May 2026, with the contract period running from 15th May 2026 to 15th May 2027. The total contract value is £156,000 GBP.

This tender creates opportunities for large legal firms with expertise in managing housing disrepair cases to engage with public sector clients like Arun District Council. Firms capable of ensuring efficient case management and compliance with housing responsibilities are well-suited to compete in future opportunities of this nature. Although this particular procurement was executed under a framework agreement, similar service requirements could arise, allowing experienced suppliers to secure ongoing public sector contracts and thereby enhance business growth.

## Notice

Arun District Council has entered into a new contract to support the provision of legal services relating to housing disrepair cases. These services are essential to ensure effective case management and to support the council in meeting its responsibilities to residents. The requirement has been fulfilled via a call off from the Communities, Housing and Investment Consortium framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/570593ec-4763-4117-a6d5-4bd4a4df3481 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 14 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 14 May 2026 - 15 May 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £156,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £156,000 |
| 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 | LITTLEHAMPTON |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN17 5LF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ27 West Sussex (South West) |
| Local authority | Arun |
| Electoral ward | River |
| Westminster constituency | Bognor Regis and Littlehampton |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 22 May 2026 at 13:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/570593ec-4763-4117-a6d5-4bd4a4df3481

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/570593ec-4763-4117-a6d5-4bd4a4df3481
  22nd May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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