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title: "Tribunal Preparation for JAP Euro (following CPO) Middlehaven"
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# Tribunal Preparation for JAP Euro (following CPO) Middlehaven

Buyer: MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-591b95fe-97ed-4264-8e48-2bc8fe946967

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## Summary

The public procurement process led by Middlesbrough Council is titled "Tribunal Preparation for JAP Euro (following CPO) Middlehaven" and focuses on business services such as law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. This tender, classified under CPV code 79000000, seeks a multi-disciplinary team to assist the Council in legal, financial, technical, and commercial expertise throughout the tribunal process connected to a compulsory purchase order. The Council awarded the contract to Shoosmiths LLP on 25 November 2024, with the contract period set from 1 July 2024 to 31 August 2025. The procurement method used was an exemption process, with the tender phase concluded by 30 June 2024. This project is located in the North East region of the United Kingdom.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in law, financial consulting, and related sectors as it involves providing comprehensive professional services to the public sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for such contracts due to their eligibility and potential for growth from engaging with local councils. The awarded business, Shoosmiths LLP, showcases that firms with expertise in multidisciplinary services can find lucrative opportunities in public procurement projects like this one.

## Notice

The services range from legal/financial/technical and commercial experts to provide the multi-disciplinary team to allow the Council a robust chance to challenge the case, and ensure the Council can mitigate its losses, wherever possible. This team has been involved in various degrees throughout the compulsory purchase order process. It is critical that professional continuity is maintained for the Tribunal process.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17e0f3ea-a3a2-49f1-9511-5ec6a41106fa |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Exemption |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2024 - 31 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £90,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £90,000 |
| 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 | MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | MIDDLESBROUGH |
| Post town | Cleveland |
| Postcode | TS1 9FT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC32 South Teesside |
| Local authority | Middlesbrough |
| Electoral ward | Newport |
| Westminster constituency | Middlesbrough and Thornaby East |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SHOOSMITHS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 2 Dec 2024 at 09:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17e0f3ea-a3a2-49f1-9511-5ec6a41106fa

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17e0f3ea-a3a2-49f1-9511-5ec6a41106fa
  2nd December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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