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title: "Specialist Legal Advice to South Tees Development Corporation"
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# Specialist Legal Advice to South Tees Development Corporation

Buyer: TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-90594345-7bc3-4a42-9d09-84f6573ac049

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## Summary

South Tees Development Corporation (STDC), under the Tees Valley Combined Authority, has awarded a contract for specialist legal advice concerning the negotiation of an Energy JV contract involving Power, Electricity, Land and Property. This contract, valued at £100,000 and classified under the CPV code 79100000 for legal services, spans 24 months with an option to extend for an additional 12 months. The procurement stage is complete, and the contract period runs from 17 June 2024 to 17 June 2026. The procurement method used was a direct single tender action below threshold, suitable for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs). The location for the tender is in the North East, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for legal firms specialising in energy and property law. SMEs in the legal sector are well-suited to compete for such contracts, given the direct single tender procurement method chosen, which lowers the barrier to entry for smaller firms. Engaging with this contract enables businesses to establish a foothold in the public sector legal market and build a track record with a notable authority like the South Tees Development Corporation. The role involves providing specialist legal expertise, ideal for firms looking to expand their portfolio in energy and property law services.

## Notice

South Tees Development Corporation (STDC) have entered into a contract with the awarded provider to provide specialist legal advice in relation to negotiating the Energy JV contract (Power-Elec-Land and Property). 24 month contract, with option to extend for a further 12 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/584ea7ba-9c6b-44b9-ba55-558ef7172864 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jun 2024 |
| Contract period | 16 Jun 2024 - 17 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £100,000 |
| 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 | FOOT ANSTEY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 6 Sep 2024 at 11:51 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/584ea7ba-9c6b-44b9-ba55-558ef7172864
- 6 Sep 2024 at 11:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/584ea7ba-9c6b-44b9-ba55-558ef7172864

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/584ea7ba-9c6b-44b9-ba55-558ef7172864
  6th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.teesworks.co.uk/about/organisations/south-tees-development-corporation

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