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title: "ENQ1137 - External legal assistance to provide documentation for the new Market Hall"
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# ENQ1137 - External legal assistance to provide documentation for the new Market Hall

Buyer: DERBY CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-71a23f7a-22a7-4ba0-9841-f8d6fa111ef2

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## Summary

Derby City Council is seeking external legal assistance to provide documentation for the new Market Hall, classified under the industry category of Legal services (CPV 79100000). This procurement process, conducted under a call-off from a framework agreement through a selective method, is now at the Award stage, having completed the tendering phase. The project is based in the East Midlands, UK, with the contract running from 14 May 2024 to 30 April 2025, valued at £14,750. Freeths LLP has been awarded this contract, as they are on the EM Lawshare Framework Agreement with Legal Services. Key dates include the tender period end date on 13 May 2024 and the award date published on 7 April 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for legal firms, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs), to engage in public sector work and establish long-term relationships with local government bodies. Businesses with strong legal expertise and a track record of working within framework agreements, such as providing comprehensive legal documentation, would be well-suited to compete. The selective procurement method ensures that established and capable firms like Freeths LLP can provide high-quality legal services, thereby contributing to the growth and development of the regional infrastructure.

## Notice

External legal assistance to provide documentation for the new Market Hall. We will be calling on the services of Freeths who are on a the EM Lawshare Framework Agreement with Legal Services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3210140e-08d7-462f-b56c-9511841cbca9 |
| 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 | 7 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 13 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 May 2024 |
| Contract period | 13 May 2024 - 30 Apr 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £14,750 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £14,750 |
| 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 | DERBY CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DERBY |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE1 2FS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby |
| Local authority | Derby |
| Electoral ward | Darley |
| Westminster constituency | Derby South |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 7 Apr 2025 at 10:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3210140e-08d7-462f-b56c-9511841cbca9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3210140e-08d7-462f-b56c-9511841cbca9
  7th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.derby.gov.uk/

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