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title: "CRSTS Legal Advice"
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buyer: "TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY"
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# CRSTS Legal Advice

Buyer: TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5b3cbd06-d232-47fb-81ae-79b13b68280e

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## Summary

The Tees Valley Combined Authority, located in the North East of England, has completed a contract process for providing legal services under the title "CRSTS Legal Advice". This procurement was categorised under the CPV code 79100000, indicating it involves legal services. It was conducted through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £50,000, has been awarded to Muckle LLP and spans from 18th June 2024 to 18th June 2026. This award was made active on 14th June 2024 and was published on 11th September 2025, reflecting the most recent update in this procurement process.

This tender represents a strategic opportunity for businesses operating within the legal services sector, particularly those with the capacity to partner with regional government bodies. Although the specific procurement was concluded with a large-scale supplier, businesses aiming to enter similar frameworks or provide ancillary legal services might find significant growth potential. Organisations with expertise in regional or public sector legal frameworks could position themselves advantageously for future opportunities within the Tees Valley Combined Authority or similar entities. It provides a compelling case study for firms looking to align with public procurement strategies in the legal industry in the United Kingdom.

## Notice

Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA), part of the Tees Valley Combined Authority Group, has awarded a contract with the awarded provider for legal support for CRSTS programmes.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f91b1992-1fb5-49c4-8b6c-5c5f2583a71b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Jun 2024 |
| Contract period | 17 Jun 2024 - 18 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,000 |
| 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 | Cleveland |
| Postcode | TS17 6QY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC31 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees |
| Local authority | Stockton-on-Tees |
| Electoral ward | Mandale & Victoria |
| Westminster constituency | Middlesbrough and Thornaby East |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 11 Sep 2025 at 11:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f91b1992-1fb5-49c4-8b6c-5c5f2583a71b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f91b1992-1fb5-49c4-8b6c-5c5f2583a71b
  11th September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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