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title: "CPU 7269 District Heating Divestment Legal Support"
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buyer: "NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL"
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# CPU 7269 District Heating Divestment Legal Support

Buyer: NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-790c9f21-b287-466e-9169-acccacff572c

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## Summary

Nottingham City Council has completed a procurement process titled "CPU 7269 District Heating Divestment Legal Support," focusing on legal services within the East Midlands, United Kingdom. This tender aimed to secure legal advisors to support the future operations of the District Heating Network through a call-off from the CCS RM6240 framework agreement. Classified under CPV code 79100000, the procurement process was conducted using a selective method. The award was announced on 8th October 2025, following a tender period that ended on 10th April 2025. The contract with the supplier, Bevan Brittan LLP, commenced on 28th April 2025 and will run until 27th October 2025, valued at £500,000.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in legal services, particularly those experienced with supporting public sector infrastructure projects. Companies that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs) may find this type of procurement advantageous as Nottingham City Council has expressed openness to SME participation. By leveraging frameworks such as CCS RM6240, businesses can compete effectively in a structured environment, establishing footholds in the public sector legal advisory field and potentially unlocking further collaboration opportunities with public authorities.

## Notice

Procurement of legal advisors to advise and support future operations of the District Heating Network called off further competition using CCS RM6240 - Public Sector Legal Services Lot 1a.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aea00ddf-324f-49cf-8e6f-13669c500e7f |
| 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 | 8 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 27 Apr 2025 - 27 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £500,000 |
| 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 | NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | NOTTINGHAM |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG2 3NG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF14 Nottingham |
| Local authority | Nottingham |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Nottingham East |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (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

- 8 Oct 2025 at 15:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aea00ddf-324f-49cf-8e6f-13669c500e7f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aea00ddf-324f-49cf-8e6f-13669c500e7f
  8th October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/24c8dbcd-9a9a-4867-abb6-27b97dccf50c

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