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title: "Legal Advice for PFI Contract"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5e334a34-cb5c-49af-902c-3422f7102301"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-13"
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# Legal Advice for PFI Contract

Buyer: NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5e334a34-cb5c-49af-902c-3422f7102301

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## Summary

Northumberland County Council has concluded the procurement process for legal advice on a Private Finance Initiative (PFI) contract, specifically targeting the resolution process within the integrated agreement. This procurement falls under the legal services category, classified under CPV code 79100000, and is situated in the North East region of the United Kingdom. The award stage is finalised as of 13th April 2026, with the contract commencing on 19th January 2026 and running until mid-January 2027. The procurement method was selective, enacted as a call-off from a pre-established framework agreement, indicating a targeted and streamlined approach to supplier selection.

This opportunity presents significant prospects for business expansion, particularly for service providers specialising in legal consultation within large-scale contractual frameworks like PFI. Enterprises well-suited for this type of procurement are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) adept in navigating complex legal disputes. Although the procurement process is complete, understanding the intricacies of such bids can prepare businesses for future opportunities, fostering the development of competitive advantages in the legal services sector.

## Notice

Legal advice required to navigate the Dispute Resolution Process within the Integrated PFI Contract

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bfb218bb-8ea2-4690-8285-08bd52965cc3 |
| 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 | 13 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 19 Jan 2026 - 18 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £140,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £140,000 |
| 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 | NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MORPETH |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE61 2EF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC42 Northumberland |
| Local authority | Northumberland |
| Electoral ward | Morpeth Kirkhill |
| Westminster constituency | North Northumberland |
| Delivery location | TLC North 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

- 13 Apr 2026 at 12:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bfb218bb-8ea2-4690-8285-08bd52965cc3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bfb218bb-8ea2-4690-8285-08bd52965cc3
  13th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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