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title: "Legal Support (WBD)"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-856cebdb-7f28-4138-b751-e0224c840464"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-07-06"
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# Legal Support (WBD)

Buyer: TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-856cebdb-7f28-4138-b751-e0224c840464

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by the Tees Valley Combined Authority sought to acquire legal support services, specifically for topics such as Deed of Variation and estate management, through a call-off contract from the Nepo 513 framework. With a procurement classification in the legal services sector, the contract was granted to Womble Bond Dickinson, a large supplier, on 25th March 2026. The contract, valued at £55,000, spans from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027. Located in the North East region of the United Kingdom, this selective procurement process has been fully completed as of its award stage, with the announcement of the successful tender published on 6th July 2026.

This procurement presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for enterprises specialising in legal services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), can potentially benefit from similar future opportunities within the framework agreements. Such industries have the chance to deliver comprehensive legal expertise tailored to estate management and contractual negotiations. Engaging in framework agreements like Nepo 513 allows businesses to showcase their capability to provide specialised services, fostering growth through prestigious projects partnered with key regional authorities.

## Notice

Legal Advice on multiple topics, including Deed of Variation, General estate management and Drafting & Negotiation of templates. Call off from Nepo 513.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/490656ed-65cb-4199-bcdd-5f99a104c821 |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| 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 | TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY |
| Locality | DARLINGTON |
| Post town | Darlington |
| Postcode | DL2 1NJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC33 Darlington |
| Local authority | Darlington |
| Electoral ward | Sadberge & Middleton St George |
| Westminster constituency | Stockton West |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WOMBLE BOND DICKINSON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 6 Jul 2026 at 13:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/490656ed-65cb-4199-bcdd-5f99a104c821

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/490656ed-65cb-4199-bcdd-5f99a104c821
  6th July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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