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title: "SN240464 - legal services associated with the public inquiry at Highsted"
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# SN240464 - legal services associated with the public inquiry at Highsted

Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6e018c63-58ea-457b-8db7-d345f7f75937

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## Summary

The procurement process detailed here pertains to Kent County Council's requirement for legal services associated with a public inquiry at Highsted. Under the title "SN240464 - legal services associated with the public inquiry at Highsted," this tender falls within the industry category of legal representation services (CPV code 79112000) and is geographically located in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted through a competitive quotation method, classified as limited and below the threshold. The contract, valued at £200,000, was awarded on 20th December 2024, post the tender end date of 18th December 2024. The contract period extends from 20th December 2024 to 7th November 2025, and the award stage was finalised with Christopher Young KC as the selected supplier.

This tender offers significant opportunities for legal service providers, particularly those with expertise in public inquiry matters. The procurement method indicates a favourable environment for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) who can adeptly offer competitive quotations within regulated budgets. Businesses looking to expand within the public sector in the legal services domain, especially in the South East of England, would find this contract beneficial. The ability to engage in contracts that are within competitive yet manageable financial scopes can provide growth opportunities and strengthen the contractor's portfolio in public sector engagements.

## Notice

For legal services associated with the public inquiry at Highsted

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b681d77d-514b-492e-aabe-6fa5ee4d82bc |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 20 Dec 2024 - 7 Nov 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £200,000 |
| 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 | KENT COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MAIDSTONE |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME14 1XQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Maidstone |
| Electoral ward | Penenden Heath |
| Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CHRISTOPHER YOUNG KC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79112000 - Legal representation services

## Release History

- 30 Sep 2025 at 11:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b681d77d-514b-492e-aabe-6fa5ee4d82bc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b681d77d-514b-492e-aabe-6fa5ee4d82bc
  30th September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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