---
title: "PLACE1002ER Direct Award for Legal Services to Markham Vale Project"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e2c7"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-11-17"
---

# PLACE1002ER Direct Award for Legal Services to Markham Vale Project

Buyer: DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e2c7

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## Summary

Derbyshire County Council has completed a direct award procurement process for legal services related to the ongoing Markham Vale project, with necessary legal advice required for land sales, construction, and development activities. The procurement, titled "PLACE1002ER Direct Award for Legal Services to Markham Vale Project", falls under the services category and operates within the UKF region, specifically targeting legal services under CPV code 79100000. The award was finalized on 14 November 2025, with the contract commencing on 24 November 2025 and concluding on 29 January 2027. The procurement method was below threshold without competition.

This tender creates opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specializing in legal services, given the complex requirements of the Markham Vale project. While the primary contractor selected for this award is GELDARDS LLP—a large-scale supplier based in Cardiff—there is a clear indication that similar opportunities may exist in the future for SMEs operating in the legal sector, particularly those capable of providing timely legal advice and support for large-scale developments. Engaging in such tenders not only bolsters business experience but also builds valuable public sector relationships.

## Notice

Land sales, construction and developments are ongoing and active at Markham Vale, presently requiring legal advice and input on an almost daily basis.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074544-2025 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 24 Nov 2025 - 29 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £57,600 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 17 Nov 2025 at 16:50 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074544-2025
- 17 Nov 2025 at 16:35 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074531-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074544-2025
  17th November 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074531-2025
  17th November 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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