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title: "ED0388-25 Legal advice associated with Leisure Strategy review"
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buyer: "EAST DEVON DISTRICT COUNCIL"
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# ED0388-25 Legal advice associated with Leisure Strategy review

Buyer: EAST DEVON DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fe415188-9618-4778-9d29-c0c8c47cd963

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## Summary

East Devon District Council has completed the award stage for the procurement titled "ED0388-25 Legal advice associated with Leisure Strategy review" under the main industry category of legal services. The contract, valued at £25,000, was awarded to Freeths and is set to run from 2nd January 2025 to 1st December 2026 in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process was initiated through a method described as "Other" and was supported by a tender period that concluded on 23rd December 2024. This contract reflects the council's commitment to refining its leisure strategy with expert legal advice.

This tender presents robust opportunities for businesses specialising in legal services, particularly those proficient in advising public sector clients. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are deemed suitable for such engagements, providing them a platform to broaden their portfolio by addressing the distinct needs of government bodies like East Devon District Council. The strategic significance and competitive nature of this contract underscore its value in enhancing a business's credentials and experience in public sector engagements.

## Notice

Legal advice associated with Leisure Strategy review.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dda809c4-1b16-44cc-ac9a-7572944986ba |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 2 Jan 2025 - 1 Dec 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 | EAST DEVON DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | HONITON |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX14 1EJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | East Devon |
| Electoral ward | Honiton St Michael's |
| Westminster constituency | Honiton and Sidmouth |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (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

- 23 Jan 2026 at 10:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dda809c4-1b16-44cc-ac9a-7572944986ba

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dda809c4-1b16-44cc-ac9a-7572944986ba
  23rd January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.eastdevon.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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