---
title: "North East Blackburn Strategic Housing Site - Legal Support"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051716"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN"
published: "2025-05-19"
---

# North East Blackburn Strategic Housing Site - Legal Support

Buyer: BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051716

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## Summary

The procurement process was conducted by Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council, seeking strategic legal support for the North East Blackburn Strategic Housing Site. The legal services contract was awarded to DWF Law LLP, a small to medium-sized enterprise based in Manchester, as part of a limited competition procurement method. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically legal services, with the contracting location centred in Blackburn, UK. The awarding stage has been completed, with the contract signed on 1st May 2025 and running until the end of December 2025. The total contract value is £58,365.60, highlighting its below-threshold nature.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in legal services to grow their portfolio by aligning with local governmental projects. Law firms with relevant experience in housing development projects and familiarity with public sector contracts would be well-suited to compete in similar future opportunities. By leveraging such local government contracts, businesses can enhance their reputation and solidify their presence in the public procurement sector, potentially leading to further opportunities within the region and beyond.

## Notice

Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council is tendering for a suitably qualified and experienced legal practice to support the Council with legal work in connection with the North East Blackburn Strategic Housing Development

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022690-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 12 May 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £48,638 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN |
| Locality | BLACKBURN |
| Post town | Blackburn |
| Postcode | BB1 7DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD41 Blackburn with Darwen |
| Local authority | Blackburn with Darwen |
| Electoral ward | Blackburn Central |
| Westminster constituency | Blackburn |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DWF LAW |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 19 May 2025 at 13:35 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022690-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022690-2025
  19th May 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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