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title: "GB-Manchester: ACE 651 STA - Legal Services Hive office move"
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# GB-Manchester: ACE 651 STA - Legal Services Hive office move

Buyer: THE ARTS COUNCIL OF ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-40891f9e-5347-41e2-96b5-d9008d2f3c60

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## Summary

The Arts Council of England in Manchester is seeking to procure legal advisory and information services related to their Hive office move under the title "GB-Manchester: ACE 651 STA - Legal Services Hive office move." This procurement falls under the services category, specifically within the legal advisory sector, classified under CPV code 79140000. The tendering process has concluded and the contract was awarded on 29th May 2024. The contract period is set from 24th June 2024 to 31st March 2025, with a total value of GBP 10,000. This procurement is particularly accommodating for Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs), although it is not marked as suitable for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs).

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in legal advisory services, particularly those experienced in property law and office relocations. The awarded contract demonstrates how firms can tap into niche sectors within public procurement, fostering growth and expertise. Given that the winning supplier, TLT Solicitors, is a large-scale enterprise, other large law firms with a robust background in similar legal services would find such contracts highly suitable for competition. Engagement in such tenders not only provides immediate financial benefits but also enhances the company’s portfolio in the public sector, paving the way for future opportunities in government contracts.

## Notice

Legal Advice in relation to the Hive office move

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d729562e-cd50-40fd-a1f0-99ca05a9576a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 28 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 May 2024 |
| Contract period | 23 Jun 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £10,000 |
| 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 | THE ARTS COUNCIL OF ENGLAND |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 1FN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## 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

- 79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

## Release History

- 12 Dec 2024 at 15:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d729562e-cd50-40fd-a1f0-99ca05a9576a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d729562e-cd50-40fd-a1f0-99ca05a9576a
  12th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=909628393
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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