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title: "External Legal Support for Uplands Development Land Sales"
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# External Legal Support for Uplands Development Land Sales

Buyer: HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-51e2388a-f783-4957-8444-f8b914a7c2bc

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## Summary

The procurement process for external legal support in the sale of development land in the South East region, specifically the Uplands Development sites in Hedge End and Botley, has been completed by Hampshire County Council. The contract, valued at up to £250,000, was awarded under the RM6240 Public Sector Legal Services Framework, and focuses on providing legal support for the disposal strategy of the Woodhouse Meadows and Botley Fields sites. Hampshire County Council, the buying organisation, used a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates include the contract's start on 19 May 2025 and its completion by 5 September 2028.

This tender offers significant opportunities for legal service providers, particularly those with experience in land sales and development law, to collaborate with public sector bodies. Businesses specialising in legal services within the South East region and capable of delivering high-quality support for complex land transactions could benefit from similar opportunities. The contract's suitability criteria indicate a potential for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to engage with and benefit from such frameworks, fostering opportunities for business growth in the legal services industry.

## Notice

This contract has been awarded via a call-off under the RM6240 Public Sector Legal Services Framework, Full-Service Provision - Lot 1a England and Wales. An external legal services contract is required to support Hampshire County Council in the disposal activity anticipated over the next couple of years relating to the Uplands Development sites (including both Woodhouse Meadows and Botley Fields), located in Hedge End / Botley within the Borough of Eastleigh. This legal services contract is to include two parts, with Part A relating specifically to the support required on delivering the disposal strategy for the Woodhouse Meadows development site in Hedge End; and with Part B relating specifically to the support required on delivering the disposal strategy, or dealing with any off market offers, for the Botley Fields development site in Botley. The estimated value to the service provider is up to PS250,000.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b142313-22e8-4f2e-ae80-c42a5cc68504 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 7 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 18 May 2025 - 5 Sep 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £250,000 |
| 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 | WINCHESTER |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO23 8UJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire |
| Local authority | Winchester |
| Electoral ward | St Michael |
| Westminster constituency | Winchester |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WOMBLE BOND DICKINSON (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 3 Jun 2025 at 14:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b142313-22e8-4f2e-ae80-c42a5cc68504

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b142313-22e8-4f2e-ae80-c42a5cc68504
  3rd June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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