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title: "Workington PFI Legal Support"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0561ce"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR CUMBRIA"
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# Workington PFI Legal Support

Buyer: THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR CUMBRIA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0561ce

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## Summary

The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Cumbria has completed a procurement process titled "Workington PFI Legal Support," focused on acquiring specialist legal support regarding the expiry of a PFI contract. This tender falls under the services industry category specifically for legal services, with the procurement location being Penrith, United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted using a direct method below the threshold and concluded without competition, with the contract being awarded to WEIGHTMANS LLP. The contract, valued at £100,000, commenced on 11 July 2025 and is set to conclude on 10 January 2027. The legal basis for the procurement is aligned with UK legislation 2023/54.

This tender offers significant opportunities for law firms specialising in PFI contract expiry and compliance. Businesses equipped to manage contractual obligations, particularly around complex negotiations and document drafting, could find growth potential in similar projects, given the scope of work involves ensuring compliance with contractual terms and potential compromise agreements. Large firms with a track record in public sector legal services, such as WEIGHTMANS LLP, would be well-suited to compete in similar tenders, where direct procurement opportunities are available for skilled and experienced suppliers. This process highlights the demand for tailored legal expertise in managing PFI handovers and related legal challenges.

## Notice

The Head of Estates is leading on the Workington PFI contract expiry. There is a requirement to for specialist legal support in respect of this PFI expiry. This scope of work will include, Contractual obligations - to work with the client PFI team to ensure the provider complies with their contractual obligations around contract expiry, principally focused on building condition and hand back. Contract expiry and purchase -without prejudice conversations, sharing of information, the trigger of the intent to purchase clause and ultimately the purchase. Compromise agreement - it is possible a compromise agreement may need to be reached (around condition); this will require support in the negotiation and in the drafting.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041160-2025 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 10 Jul 2025 - 10 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £100,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR CUMBRIA |
| Locality | PENRITH |
| Post town | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA10 2AU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD14 Westmorland and Furness |
| Local authority | Westmorland and Furness |
| Electoral ward | Penrith South |
| Westminster constituency | Penrith and Solway |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 18 Jul 2025 at 08:14 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041160-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041160-2025
  18th July 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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