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title: "Housing Legal Services"
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# Housing Legal Services

Buyer: ST ALBANS CITY & DISTRICT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dcb30228-54c9-41b0-9b3e-1f1265c12ccf

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## Summary

St Albans City & District Council has completed a selective procurement process for "Housing Legal Services", awarding a £300,000 contract to Bevan Brittan LLP. This contract, identified with CPV code 79100000, covers legal services including representation in disrepair claims. The procurement, which was a call-off from a framework agreement, focused on legal services within the South East of the United Kingdom. The tendering phase concluded on 15th August 2025, and the contract commenced on 5th September 2025, continuing until 4th September 2027. The opportunity was particularly aimed at small and medium enterprises (SMEs), reflecting the Council's commitment to supporting smaller businesses.

The award to Bevan Brittan LLP demonstrates an opportunity for legal firms, especially those experienced in council-related legal issues, to expand their portfolio and partner with local authorities. With a procurement process centred around a call-off from a framework agreement, this tender was well-suited for businesses adept at navigating procurement frameworks and demonstrating comprehensive value services. SMEs particularly stood to gain a competitive edge, given the Council's emphasis on SME compatibility within the tender process, providing a pivotal growth opportunity in the public sector for the award-winning firm.

## Notice

The Council is looking for a suitably qualified legal firm to represent the Council on legal matters including disrepair claims.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/317bb71c-926d-48b3-88ed-6a4a7a1ffc6a |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 4 Sep 2025 - 4 Sep 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £300,000 |
| 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 | ST ALBANS CITY & DISTRICT |
| Locality | ST ALBANS |
| Post town | St Albans |
| Postcode | AL1 3JE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH27 South West Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | St Albans |
| Electoral ward | St Peters |
| Westminster constituency | St Albans |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BEVAN BRITTAN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 19 Nov 2025 at 12:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/317bb71c-926d-48b3-88ed-6a4a7a1ffc6a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/317bb71c-926d-48b3-88ed-6a4a7a1ffc6a
  19th November 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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