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title: "Tender for Group Legal Services 2024"
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buyer: "NORTH EAST ACCESS TO FINANCE LIMITED"
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# Tender for Group Legal Services 2024

Buyer: NORTH EAST ACCESS TO FINANCE LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e8132b2c-e857-4649-b459-5e0ddab72c51

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## Summary

North East Access to Finance Limited (NEA2F) has concluded the procurement process for the "Tender for Group Legal Services 2024" aimed at providing legal services to NEA2F and its group companies, including North East Finance Holdco Limited. This procurement falls within the legal services industry category (CPV 79100000) and was conducted as an open procedure below the threshold. The three-year contract, valued at £60,000, commenced in November 2024 and will run until the end of October 2027, with the option to terminate with three months' notice. The award was made to Ward Hadaway LLP, and the contract involves a mix of general commercial and specialised legal advice related to public sector investment funds. The location for service delivery is North East England, specifically Gateshead, NE8 3DF. The tendering process began with publication on 5 September 2024 and closed on 10 October 2024, followed by the award announcement on 5 November 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for law firms experienced in providing both general commercial legal services and specialised advice related to public sector investment funds. Firms participating in such tenders can expand their client base, particularly within the public sector, and enhance their market presence in North East England. Businesses with expertise in managing legal aspects of investment funds and public sector finances are well-suited for this contract. Collaborating with a public sector entity like NEA2F, involved in substantial financial oversight and strategic planning for investment funds, can lead to long-term business growth and the potential for future contracts as the organisation continues to support SME funding initiatives in the region.

## Notice

We are inviting law firms to tender to provide legal services to NEA2F and its group companies including North East Finance Holdco Limited. We will need a mixture of general commercial advice and more specialised advice relating to public sector investment funds. Details of the application process and the full specification of requirements are set out in the Invitation to Tender document. This is a sub-threshold procurement for a three year contract, commencing November 2024. The contract term could be extended, but we will have the right to terminate on three months' notice. We reserve the right to procure other legal support if necessary. NEA2F's remit includes: * Stewardship of returns from publicly backed investment funds in North East England, including overseeing fund realisations. * Working with stakeholders and policy makers to provide a co-ordinated strategy on Access to Finance in North East England. * Planning and supporting the implementation of new funds to ensure continuity of provision in the region. * Overseeing the re-deployment of legacy returns from investment funds in the region into new funds and initiatives to support SMEs. The group includes North East Finance Holdco Limited, the holding fund manager for the Finance for Business North East Fund. This fund invested PS160m in SMEs across North East England and our focus is now on realising these investments and generating a cash legacy to fund future investment programmes.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2bb2fd9-dd70-4361-80a8-b962c11d032b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 5 Nov 2024 - 4 Nov 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £60,000 |
| 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 | NORTH EAST ACCESS TO FINANCE LIMITED |
| Locality | GATESHEAD |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE8 3DF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Gateshead |
| Electoral ward | Bridges |
| Westminster constituency | Gateshead Central and Whickham |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WARD HADAWAY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 2 Dec 2024 at 11:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2bb2fd9-dd70-4361-80a8-b962c11d032b
- 5 Sep 2024 at 12:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e637fcb8-4a24-4b1f-bdee-29a710b9cd4a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2bb2fd9-dd70-4361-80a8-b962c11d032b
  2nd December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e637fcb8-4a24-4b1f-bdee-29a710b9cd4a
  5th September 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2751bc01-3983-4150-9b0f-0856b499036b

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nea2f.co.uk

## Provenance

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