--- title: "TVCA-PROC-0584 - Tees Valley Combined Authority Group - Group Wide Legal Services Framework" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f0a1" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05f0a1" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05f0a1.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05f0a1.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY" published: "2025-12-08" --- # TVCA-PROC-0584 - Tees Valley Combined Authority Group - Group Wide Legal Services Framework Buyer: TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f0a1 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05f0a1) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05f0a1.json) ## Summary The Tees Valley Combined Authority has announced a tender for the establishment of a Group Wide Legal Services Framework, under the title "TVCA-PROC-0584". This Open Procedure is aimed at providing comprehensive legal services across multiple specialties, divided into four Lots: Corporate, Contracts and Commercial Law; Property, Planning and Construction; Utilities; and Regulatory, Employment and Litigation. The procurement is currently at the tender stage with an open framework agreement expected to last four years, with specific frameworks within this duration varying in length. The total estimated value of these services is projected to be between seven and ten million GBP, with the tender period closing on 16th January 2026, and awards expected by 6th February 2026. This opportunity is positioned in Darlington, UK, servicing the broader Tees Valley region under the services industry category, with a specific focus on legal services. This tender offers significant opportunities for law firms specialising in the major legal disciplines outlined within the Lots, particularly those with a track record in public procurement and public sector collaborations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in legal matters, especially within environmental law, employment law, property law, and regulatory frameworks, are well-suited to compete for participation in this framework. The opportunity to be part of a strategic legal service provision for a coordinated regional authority like the Tees Valley Combined Authority can contribute to reputation building and financial growth. Moreover, as the open framework can potentially interface with other frameworks, it provides flexible options for contractual engagements, creating potential for long-term service provision and business expansion within the legal sector. ## Notice Tees Valley Combined Authority wishes to establish an Open Framework for group-wide legal services framework to provide specialist legal support in a range of disciplines which will be divided into Lots: Lot 1 - Corporate, Contracts and Commercial Law Lot 2 - Property, Planning and Construction Lot 3 - Utilities Lot 4 - Regulatory, Employment and Litigation Prospective providers for respective Lots will be required to demonstrate previous experience in their field and within specific sectors. It is recognised that there may be some cross-over between Lots, and some commissions may span more than one Lot. It is anticipated that the total value of all the Lots over the next 4 years will be between seven and ten million (subject to the needs and resources of external funders). This competition is for the award of framework one in the scheme of frameworks. - Framework one (1) is for a term of 24 months. - Framework two (2) will be for a term of 12 months with an option to extend up to a maximum of 12 months. - Framework three (3) which is the final framework will last 12 months, depending on whether we exercised the option to extend framework two (2). The open framework will last 4 years in total. 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For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Darlington:-Legal-services./Y2H4NR3P89 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/Y2H4NR3P89 ### Lot Information Corporate, Contracts and Commercial Law The areas of law or types of activities which might typically arise (but not limited to) under this Lot are as follows: - Service Level Agreements - Contracts with other public sector bodies - Contracts with private sector bodies (in relation to part B suppliers we anticipate this may require specialist advice to include but not be limited to aviation, rail, highways and bus contracts) - Public procurement Law - Competition Law (excluding telecoms & IT sectors) - Charitable Trusts - Intellectual Property including Trademark and Patent registration) - Commercial Disputes and Litigation - Confidentiality - Property aspects of commercial transactions and joint ventures - Franchising - Mergers and Acquisitions - Borrowing and investing - Project Finance - Establishing corporate vehicles - Drafting and contributing to project documentation - Project planning - Drafting, negotiating and agreeing legal documentation - Banking and Finance - Advice and documentation on property issues - General legal advice and assistance - Advice and documentation on HR issues Renewal: This competition is for the award of framework one in the scheme of frameworks. Framework one (1) is for a term of 24 months. Framework two (2) will be for a term of 12 months with an option to extend up to a maximum of 12 months. Framework three (3) which is the final framework will last 12 months, depending on whether we exercised the option to extend framework two (2). The open framework will last 4 years in total. Property, Planning and Construction The areas of law or types of activities which might typically arise (but not limited to) under this Lot are as follows: - Acquisitions and disposal of property - Landlord & Tenant related matters - Leases and licences to use land - Rent Reimbursement Provisions and Directions - Reports on Title - Site developments - Property aspects of commercial transactions and joint ventures - Town and Country Planning Advice/ Planning Rules knowledge, including compulsory purchase and development consent orders (DCO's) - Environmental law advice - Estate code and general estate management advice - Property and construction disputes - Building contract advice - Restrictive covenants/ boundary issues - Capital Charges, insurance and compliance with relevant protocols by government and public bodies - Road Closures - Enabling Works Contracts - Construction Contracts (including standard form) - Construction (including defects liability, collateral warranties, bank and surety bonds, professional appointments and procurement) - Health & Safety (specifically relevant to the construction industry) - Infrastructure Projects Renewal: This competition is for the award of framework one in the scheme of frameworks. Framework one (1) is for a term of 24 months. Framework two (2) will be for a term of 12 months with an option to extend up to a maximum of 12 months. Framework three (3) which is the final framework will last 12 months, depending on whether we exercised the option to extend framework two (2). The open framework will last 4 years in total. Utilities The areas of law or types of activities which might typically arise (but not limited to) under this Lot are as follows: - Energy (Gas and Electricity) - Green Energy - Water - Waste - Telecoms Renewal: This competition is for the award of framework one in the scheme of frameworks. Framework one (1) is for a term of 24 months. Framework two (2) will be for a term of 12 months with an option to extend up to a maximum of 12 months. Framework three (3) which is the final framework will last 12 months, depending on whether we exercised the option to extend framework two (2). The open framework will last 4 years in total. Regulatory, Employment and Litigation The areas of law or types of activities which might typically arise (but not limited to) under this Lot are as follows: Regulatory - Intellectual Property (including Trademark and Patent registration) - Confidentiality Agreements - Property aspects of commercial transactions and joint ventures - Public Procurement (under the PCRs/PA 23 and utilities Regulations) and Public Concessions - Subsidy Control (and State Aid) - FoI, EIR, and Data Protection including advice on the management of Subject access requests, information request - Data protection including privacy and other associated policies. - Confidentiality - IT Contracts, e-commerce and Licences - Software Licences - IT/ Telecoms procurement - Competition Law Employment - Employment Law Advice - Employment Tribunals - HR Policies - Pensions - Employment Agencies and bank staff - Organisational Change - Disciplinary and Appeal - All staff - Discrimination - Employee Payments - Employment Relationship Advice - Organisational Change/ Change Management - Outsourcing/ Contracting out - Immigration Issues - Other Legislation and case law - TUPE Litigation - Civil and Commercial Litigation - Employment Tribunal Claims - Health & Safety - HSE Investigations and prosecutions - Public Liability Claims Renewal: This competition is for the award of framework one in the scheme of frameworks. Framework one (1) is for a term of 24 months. Framework two (2) will be for a term of 12 months with an option to extend up to a maximum of 12 months. Framework three (3) which is the final framework will last 12 months, depending on whether we exercised the option to extend framework two (2). The open framework will last 4 years in total. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080544-2025 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Dec 2025 | | Submission deadline | 16 Jan 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 2 Mar 2026 - 1 Mar 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £10,000,000 | | Lots value | £10,000,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY | | Locality | DARLINGTON | | Post town | Darlington | | Postcode | DL2 1NJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley | | ITL 3 | TLC33 Darlington | | Local authority | Darlington | | Electoral ward | Sadberge & Middleton St George | | Westminster constituency | Stockton West | | Delivery location | TLC1 Tees Valley and Durham | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79100000 - Legal services ## Release History - 8 Dec 2025 at 12:05 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080544-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080544-2025 8th December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/Y2H4NR3P89 - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-Darlington:-Legal-services./Y2H4NR3P89 - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Darlington:-Legal-services./Y2H4NR3P89 - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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