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title: "Legal Support - Risborough Barracks"
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buyer: "FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE DISTRICT COUNCIL"
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# Legal Support - Risborough Barracks

Buyer: FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-62ae2344-0017-489c-93fe-035a826517ff

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## Summary

The procurement process for providing external legal services related to the acquisition of units at Risborough Barracks, located in Folkestone, has been completed. The contract, valued at £55,000, was overseen by the Folkestone and Hythe District Council, with the identification number SHEPWAY001-DN776677-62072274. The industry category falls under "Legal services" (CPV: 79100000). The procurement progressed to the award stage, with an active status confirmed on 10th October 2024. The contract period spans from 31st October 2024 to 30th October 2025. Bevan Brittan LLP was awarded the contract, and the nature of the procurement method was classified as 'Other'.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for large-scale legal service providers looking to expand their footprint in public sector engagements. While the contract has been awarded, similar future opportunities can benefit businesses that specialise in legal advisory services pertaining to municipal or military asset acquisitions. Companies with substantial expertise and resources could position themselves advantageously in the competitive landscape of public procurement for legal consultancy services, particularly if they can offer tailored solutions that meet the specific needs of public authorities. Despite this opportunity not being deemed suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, it underscores the demand for seasoned legal firms with a robust capacity for handling complex legal transactions.

## Notice

The contract was for external legal services for advice in relation to the purchase or units at Risborough Barracks Pond Hill Road Folkestone.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5721727d-d57e-4236-902c-4eafbd044b07 |
| 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 | 30 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Oct 2024 - 30 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £55,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £55,000 |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (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

- 30 May 2025 at 12:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5721727d-d57e-4236-902c-4eafbd044b07

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5721727d-d57e-4236-902c-4eafbd044b07
  30th May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.folkestone-hythe.gov.uk/council-transparency/procurement-information

## Provenance

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