---
title: "Legal Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-052a65"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE"
published: "2025-06-02"
---

# Legal Services

Buyer: NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-052a65

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## Summary

The National Oceanography Centre, a sub-central government public authority based in Southampton, has completed the procurement process for the provision of consultative legal services, as described in the tender titled "Legal Services". This procurement, classified under the services category, utilises a direct method below the competition threshold, signalling a swift and efficient procurement approach. The contract, valued at £31,000 net (£37,200 gross) in GBP, spans from 30th May 2025 to 30th August 2025. Despite the lack of competition, a contract was awarded to Equitura, an SME located in London, to fulfil the legal advisory needs of the Centre.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in legal advisory services, particularly small to medium-sized enterprises. With direct engagement in consultative legal services over a three-month period, firms can establish a substantial partnership with a prominent government institution. Such opportunities not only bolster business growth through government contracts but also facilitate expansion into public authority markets. Companies with expertise in legal information services and a capacity to operate across regions like the UKJ can leverage these engagements to enhance their portfolios and gain substantial industry recognition.

## Notice

The provision of consultative legal services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029052-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 29 May 2025 - 30 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £31,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO14 3ZH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Bargate |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Itchen |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

## Release History

- 2 Jun 2025 at 09:52 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029052-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029052-2025
  2nd June 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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