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title: "Specialist Legal Services"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UTTLESFORD DISTRICT COUNCIL"
published: "2018-05-16"
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# Specialist Legal Services

Buyer: UTTLESFORD DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9322633a-04c5-4c8e-afb8-0a0b52053330

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Uttlesford District Council seeking specialist legal services to support the delivery of garden communities within Uttlesford, as part of the local plan. This tender, identified as "Specialist Legal Services", was awarded with a value of £100,000 and is classified under legal advisory and representation services. The procurement method was a direct single tender action, and the contract period spans from 8th May 2018 to 8th May 2019. The tender was completed, with the award date recorded on 7th May 2018.

This opportunity presents a significant potential for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in legal advisory services. Companies with expertise in planning and community development law will find this tender especially relevant. Engaging with the Uttlesford District Council can help such businesses expand their portfolio while contributing to important local initiatives regarding community development in the East of England.

## Notice

Appointment of specialist legal services to support the delivery of garden communities in Uttlesford as part of the local plan.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1212a3a9-5188-4b0e-b72f-2bb78f6f91e0 |
| 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 | 16 May 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 1 May 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 May 2018 |
| Contract period | 7 May 2018 - 8 May 2019 |
| 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 | UTTLESFORD DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | SAFFRON WALDEN |
| Post town | Cambridge |
| Postcode | CB11 4ER |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH35 West Essex |
| Local authority | Uttlesford |
| Electoral ward | Saffron Walden Audley |
| Westminster constituency | North West Essex |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DENTONS UK AND MIDDLE EAST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services

## Release History

- 16 May 2018 at 14:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1212a3a9-5188-4b0e-b72f-2bb78f6f91e0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1212a3a9-5188-4b0e-b72f-2bb78f6f91e0
  16th May 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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