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title: "HGV Legal Support"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6921d5ff-8136-4acc-a128-e9bb54012eea"
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buyer: "CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL"
published: "2021-01-19"
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# HGV Legal Support

Buyer: CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6921d5ff-8136-4acc-a128-e9bb54012eea

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## Summary

The procurement process for "HGV Legal Support" was initiated by Cheshire East Council, located in Sandbach, North West England. The tender falls under the legal services industry and was awarded to Shoosmiths LLP for a total value of £147,000. The award was announced on 19th January 2021, following the completion of a selective procurement method, which called off from a framework agreement. The contract period commenced on 26th October 2020 and will run until 30th September 2023, providing legal advice on planning, environmental issues, and property development.

This tender presents opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the legal services sector, particularly those with specialisation in planning and environmental law, land assembly, and contractual compliance. Businesses positioned to compete effectively will likely have expertise in government contract requirements and sustainability practices, enabling them to meet the specific needs of local authorities like Cheshire East Council.

## Notice

Provide legal advice & assistance in the fields of: Planning Environmental issues Land assembly and disposals (including the acquisition and extinguishment of private rights) Development delivery (including mitigation, funding mechanisms and long term site maintenance) Contract (including collaboration/development agreements, compliance with HIF terms)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5c6a4a6-9610-46e9-a1d4-c113a1200d1f |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Oct 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Oct 2020 |
| Contract period | 26 Oct 2020 - 30 Sep 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £147,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £147,000 |
| 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 | CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL |
| Locality | SANDBACH |
| Post town | Crewe |
| Postcode | CW11 1HZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD62 Cheshire East |
| Local authority | Cheshire East |
| Electoral ward | Sandbach Town |
| Westminster constituency | Congleton |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (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

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 19 Jan 2021 at 13:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5c6a4a6-9610-46e9-a1d4-c113a1200d1f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5c6a4a6-9610-46e9-a1d4-c113a1200d1f
  19th January 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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