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title: "Legal advice in regard to changing council governance"
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# Legal advice in regard to changing council governance

Buyer: FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4fdf786c-06f2-4396-8892-4dd7812fe4a3

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## Summary

The Folkestone and Hythe District Council has awarded a £60,000 contract to Bevan Brittan LLP for legal advice regarding changing council governance. The procurement process has now been completed, with the contract running from June 26, 2023, to May 30, 2024. The Council is located in the South East region of the United Kingdom and the tender was classified under legal services.

This tender presents an opportunity for law firms experienced in legal advisory services to public sector organisations. The Folkestone and Hythe District Council's decision to seek legal advice signifies a move towards potential structural changes in governance, which could lead to further legal consultancy opportunities. Businesses with expertise in public sector governance and legal implications would be well-suited to compete for similar tenders in the future.

## Notice

The Council is considering changing from executive structure to a committee system and has engaged a legal consultant to advise on the legal implications and process

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1706e00d-d250-43e6-a22c-21a4370de360 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jun 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jun 2023 |
| Contract period | 25 Jun 2023 - 30 May 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £60,000 |
| 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 | FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | FOLKESTONE |
| Post town | Canterbury |
| Postcode | CT20 2QY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ44 East Kent |
| Local authority | Folkestone and Hythe |
| Electoral ward | Folkestone Central |
| Westminster constituency | Folkestone and Hythe |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BEVAN BRITTAN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 2 Aug 2023 at 13:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1706e00d-d250-43e6-a22c-21a4370de360

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1706e00d-d250-43e6-a22c-21a4370de360
  2nd August 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.folkestone-hythe.gov.uk/your-council/council-information/contracting

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