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title: "Gresham Legal Support"
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buyer: "TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY"
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# Gresham Legal Support

Buyer: TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-eeaa391b-2a34-475e-a674-71884c26ed95

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## Summary

The Middlesbrough Mayoral Development Corporation recently conducted a procurement for legal support services for the Gresham development project, resulting in a contract award to Geldards LLP. The buying organisation, Tees Valley Combined Authority, issued this procurement within the legal services industry category, classified under CPV code 79100000. The procurement utilised a framework mini-competition, aligning with its suitability for SMEs. The contract, valued at £100,000, will be enacted from 26th August 2025 to 25th August 2026, based in the North East region of the United Kingdom. The tender process is now in the award stage, having been completed, with the award being published on 19th August 2025.

This tender offers a robust opportunity for small to medium-sized enterprises specialising in legal services, particularly those with expertise in development projects, to engage with public sector initiatives. The provision of legal support across multiple areas of the Gresham development represents a significant opportunity for businesses looking to expand their portfolio within regional development frameworks. Involvement in such projects not only promises revenue but also fosters relationships with key regional authorities such as the Tees Valley Combined Authority, potentially leading to future opportunities within the public procurement landscape.

## Notice

Middlesbrough Mayoral Development Corporation is seeking a consultant to provide legal support across a range of areas of the Gresham development for a period of 12 months, with an option for renewal.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b66406c3-a65c-40f2-a785-9ee97cfdbcd0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Mini competition via a framework |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 25 Aug 2025 - 25 Aug 2026 |
| 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 | 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 | GELDARDS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 19 Aug 2025 at 15:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b66406c3-a65c-40f2-a785-9ee97cfdbcd0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b66406c3-a65c-40f2-a785-9ee97cfdbcd0
  19th August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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