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title: "Legal Services Framework Lot 1 - Planning"
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# Legal Services Framework Lot 1 - Planning

Buyer: NUNEATON & BEDWORTH BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d4d458b4-9bf7-46f6-b4b3-c8c4bc3943d5

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Legal Services Framework Lot 1 - Planning" was conducted by Nuneaton & Bedworth Borough Council. This tender falls within the legal services industry category and is located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement was an open procedure above threshold, indicating a transparent and competitive process, commencing with the tender period ending on 26th March 2025. The contract period is from 18th August 2025 to 17th August 2027, and the status of this procurement process is completed with the award stage finalised.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the legal services sector. As the procurement is suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), firms within this category and capable of offering planning-related legal services would be well-positioned to compete. The successful vendor was Freeths LLP, which highlights the potential for large firms in this sector to secure similar future contracts. Engaging in such procurements can foster business growth through developing partnerships with public sector bodies like Nuneaton & Bedworth Borough Council, ensuring a stable flow of projects and revenue.

## Notice

Legal Services Framework Lot 1 - Planning.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c477b463-835e-4159-ac40-8fd6ad08ab5d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 17 Aug 2025 - 17 Aug 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £75,000 |
| 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 | NUNEATON & BEDWORTH BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | NUNEATON |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV11 5AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG13 Warwickshire CC |
| Local authority | Nuneaton and Bedworth |
| Electoral ward | St Mary's |
| Westminster constituency | Nuneaton |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FREETHS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 16 Jan 2026 at 14:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c477b463-835e-4159-ac40-8fd6ad08ab5d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c477b463-835e-4159-ac40-8fd6ad08ab5d
  16th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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