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title: "Specialist Legal Advice to South Tees Development Corporation"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04e909"
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buyer: "TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY"
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# Specialist Legal Advice to South Tees Development Corporation

Buyer: TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04e909

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## Summary

The Tees Valley Combined Authority, a regional authority located in Darlington, United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "Specialist Legal Advice to South Tees Development Corporation" under the industry category of Legal services (CPV: 79100000). This process was part of the South Tees Development Corporation's efforts, focusing on negotiating the Energy JV contract concerning power, energy, and water. The contract, valued at £200,000 and signed on 23rd September 2024, spans 24 months with an option to extend for an additional 12 months. The procurement stage is currently at the Award stage, with FOOT ANSTEY LLP, an SME based in Plymouth, being the awarded supplier. The procurement method utilised was limited, without a prior call for competition due to the absence of competition for technical reasons.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the legal services sector, particularly those specialising in energy-related contracts and negotiations. Firms with expertise in providing strategic legal advice to development corporations will find this procurement very relevant. The contract requirements indicate a preference for businesses that can manage complex negotiations and have the capacity to offer robust legal support over an extended period. SMEs like FOOT ANSTEY LLP, which have navigated the competitive conflict of interests effectively, stand to benefit from such contracts by leveraging their specialised skills and experience in similar scenarios.

## Notice

South Tees Development Corporation (STDC) (the 'Contracting Authority'), part of the Tees Valley Combined Authority Group, have entered into a contract with the awarded provider to provide specialist legal advice in relation to negotiating the Energy JV contract (Power-Energy-Water). 24 month contract, with option to extend for a further 12 months.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

South Tees Development Corporation (STDC) (the 'Contracting Authority'), part of the Tees Valley Combined Authority Group, have entered into a contract with the awarded provider to provide specialist legal advice in relation to negotiating the Energy JV contract (Power-Energy-Water). 24 month contract, with option to extend for a further 12 months.

Options: 24 month contract, with option to extend for a further 12 months.

### Procurement Information

The legal firms on TVCA Legal Services Framework were approached in the first instance but found to have conflict of interests due to representing the other parties involved. Other firms, who are not on the TVCA Legal Services Framework, were also approached but similarly found to have conflicts.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007689-2025 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £200,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | TLC1 Tees Valley and Durham |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FOOT ANSTEY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 3 Mar 2025 at 15:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007689-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://teesvalley-ca.gov.uk/

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