---
title: "Supply of External Legal Support"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05010b"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05010b.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-12-05"
---

# Supply of External Legal Support

Buyer: DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05010b

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## Summary

Derbyshire County Council is initiating a procurement process for the supply of external legal support services, with a projected value of £7,500,000, and a gross amount of £9,000,000. This procurement is classified under legal services and falls within the sector of public authority - sub-central government. The main procurement category is services, with the contract period planned to start on 1st August 2026, concluding on 1st August 2029, and potentially extending to 1st August 2030. Located in the region UKF13 and aimed at legal support across the UK, the tender is in the planning stage with a future notice expected on 1st June 2026.

The tender presents significant growth opportunities for legal service providers capable of offering ad hoc external legal support to the council. Businesses specialising in legal services with experience in handling public authority contracts will find this opportunity advantageous. The planned renewal option indicates potential continuity and long-term engagement for the winning bidder. Companies that effectively demonstrate compliance with relevant legislation and possess regional expertise in the UK public sector are well-suited to compete for this contract.

## Notice

The Supply of ad hoc external legal support for the Council.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080273-2025 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Jun 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2026 - 1 Aug 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £7,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MATLOCK |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE4 3AG |
| 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 | Matlock West |
| Westminster constituency | Derbyshire Dales |
| Delivery location | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 5 Dec 2025 at 15:41 - PlanningUpdate - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080273-2025
- 11 Apr 2025 at 08:51 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014460-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080273-2025
  5th December 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014460-2025
  11th April 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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