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title: "MORRIDGE HILL COUNTRY LEGAL AND GOVERNANCE PACKAGE"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04f7bb"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "PEAK DISTRICT NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY"
published: "2025-08-12"
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# MORRIDGE HILL COUNTRY LEGAL AND GOVERNANCE PACKAGE

Buyer: PEAK DISTRICT NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04f7bb

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## Summary

The procurement process was initiated by the Peak District National Park Authority for the "MORRIDGE HILL COUNTRY LEGAL AND GOVERNANCE PACKAGE," aimed at providing legal and governance advice during the Development Phase of the Morridge Hill Country Project. This contract facilitates the project's advancement into a long-term agreement with Defra and private funders. The process, classified under the public authority sub-central government sector, pertains to the legal services industry and was concluded with the award of the contract to BIRKETTS LLP. The procurement method employed was an open competition, tailored below threshold, with the contract being signed on 12th August 2025. This package covers several regions across the UK, specifically UKD, UKE, UKF, and UKG, and is scheduled to run from August 2025 to May 2026.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in legal and governance services, particularly those with experience in managing long-term agreements involving public and private sector stakeholders. The contract's focus on a prolonged engagement suggests a strategic chance for growth, appealing to large legal firms with the capability to oversee extensive projects like the one outlined. Small and medium-sized enterprises, or SMEs, possessing significant expertise and innovative approaches to legal advisory services could also excel in such competitive environments where excellent quality and efficient delivery are paramount. The contract's requirements underscore the importance of possessing proven experience and a strong methodology to fulfil project goals efficiently, making it an attractive proposition for businesses poised to deliver substantive legal support and governance solutions.

## Notice

We require legal and governance advice to work through likely options available during the Development Phase of the Morridge Hill Country Project in order to progress into the Implementation Phase of the Project with a working model to manage a 20+ year agreement with Defra as the main funding body. This will also include agreements with private funders to be completed throughout the Implementation Phase of the project.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048146-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 11 Aug 2025 - 31 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £42,000 |
| Lots value | £42,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £42,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | PEAK DISTRICT NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY |
| Locality | BAKEWELL |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE45 1AE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF13 South and West Derbyshire |
| Local authority | Derbyshire Dales |
| Electoral ward | Bakewell |
| Westminster constituency | Derbyshire Dales |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BIRKETTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 12 Aug 2025 at 15:03 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048146-2025
- 25 Mar 2025 at 17:06 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011228-2025
- 24 Mar 2025 at 10:19 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010835-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048146-2025
  12th August 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011228-2025
  25th March 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010835-2025
  24th March 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.peakdistrict.gov.uk/looking-after/about-us/open-government/tenders
  tender notice

## Notice URLs

- http://www.birketts.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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