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title: "Specialist Legal Advice to South Tees Development Corporation"
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# Specialist Legal Advice to South Tees Development Corporation

Buyer: TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4991185c-c90c-406f-8dac-1ee5cc7021ec

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## Summary

The Tees Valley Combined Authority, operating as the contracting authority, has finalised a procurement process for specialist legal advice services to South Tees Development Corporation. The tender, titled "Specialist Legal Advice to South Tees Development Corporation," falls under the 'Legal services' industry category. The awarded provider will assist in negotiating the Energy JV contract covering Power-Energy-Water. This contract is set to commence on 23 September 2024 and extend until 23 September 2026, with a potential one-year extension. The procurement method used was a negotiated procedure without prior publication, and the authority has allocated a budget of £200,000 for this purpose. The project is located in the North East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth, particularly for legal firms with expertise in energy contracts. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could greatly benefit from this high-profile engagement with a major regional development authority. The procurement process has already awarded the contract to Foot Anstey LLP, a substantial player in the legal services sector. Businesses with similar capabilities may consider preparing for future opportunities within the Tees Valley Combined Authority or similar contracts, which often require specialised legal expertise.

## Notice

South Tees Development Corporation (STDC) (the 'Contracting Authority'), part of the Tees Valley Combined Authority Group, have entered into a contract with the awarded provider to provide specialist legal advice in relation to negotiating the Energy JV contract (Power-Energy-Water). 24 month contract, with option to extend for a further 12 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/54fbd031-5f79-4cdb-82fc-699974c5af24 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 22 Sep 2024 - 23 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £200,000 |
| 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 | DL2 1NJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC33 Darlington |
| Local authority | Darlington |
| Electoral ward | Sadberge & Middleton St George |
| Westminster constituency | Stockton West |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FOOT ANSTEY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 3 Mar 2025 at 15:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/54fbd031-5f79-4cdb-82fc-699974c5af24

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/54fbd031-5f79-4cdb-82fc-699974c5af24
  3rd March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://teesvalley-ca.gov.uk/

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