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title: "Legal Support for CASTLE Phase 1"
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# Legal Support for CASTLE Phase 1

Buyer: TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9d0a0eab-0901-4b6e-aa6c-6b0418a26154

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## Summary

The Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) has completed the contracting process for providing legal support services for the CASTLE Project Phase 1. This procurement process, classified under the legal services industry category (CPV code 79100000), was a call-off from the TVCA Legal Services Framework. Conducted via a selective procurement method, the tender was intended to support the legal dimensions of the project situated in the North East of the United Kingdom. The tender period concluded on 5th March 2025, with the contract being awarded on 6th March 2025. The awarded contract commenced on 10th March 2025 and is set to end on 9th March 2026, valued at £25,000.

This contract presents opportunities for businesses specialising in legal services, particularly those able to be part of a framework agreement such as the TVCA Legal Services Framework. While the opportunity has already been awarded, similar future engagements may appeal to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) positioned to compete in providing specialised legal services. The scale of this project indicates potential for growth in legal consultancy, advisory roles, and framework collaborations in similar public sector projects and initiatives spearheaded by regional authorities like TVCA.

## Notice

Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA), part of the Tees Valley Combined Authority Group, has entered into a contract with the awarded provider for Legal Support for CASTLE Project Phase 1. Call-off via TVCA Legal Services Framework (Ref: TVCA-PROC-0218).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ff528b6-9d35-446a-bc9a-d311e8d7d03d |
| 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 | 12 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 10 Mar 2025 - 9 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £25,000 |
| 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 (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 12 Aug 2025 at 15:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ff528b6-9d35-446a-bc9a-d311e8d7d03d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ff528b6-9d35-446a-bc9a-d311e8d7d03d
  12th August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://teesvalley-ca.gov.uk/

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