---
title: "Legal Advice"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f207"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LANCASTER CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-12-09"
---

# Legal Advice

Buyer: LANCASTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f207

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## Summary

Lancaster City Council has successfully concluded a procurement process for Legal Advice services, focusing on the provision of planning law advice and assistance. The procurement, identified by the title "Legal Advice," falls under the services category within the legal services industry (CPV: 79100000). This direct procurement method, conducted without competition as it was below threshold, culminated in a contract award to Trowers & Hamlins LLP, a large-scale supplier based in London. The contract, valued at £42,635.09 GBP, commenced on 3rd August 2023 and is set to end on 31st March 2026. The procurement falls under the legislative framework established by the UKPGA 2023/54 and was completed with a legal basis reference for sub-central government public authorities.

This tender opens up several business growth opportunities for legal firms specialising in planning law, particularly those able to provide tailored advice and assistance effectively. Large legal practices similar to Trowers & Hamlins LLP may find such opportunities particularly suited to their scale and capability to handle specific and complex legal matters. Engaging in similar procurement processes can enhance business portfolios, increase visibility amongst public sectors, and foster client relationships with municipal authorities like Lancaster City Council.

## Notice

Provision of planning law advice and assistance

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081151-2025 |
| 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 | 9 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Aug 2023 |
| Contract period | 2 Aug 2023 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £42,635 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LANCASTER CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LANCASTER |
| Post town | Lancaster |
| Postcode | LA1 1PJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre |
| Local authority | Lancaster |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Lancaster and Wyre |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TROWERS & HAMLINS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 9 Dec 2025 at 15:55 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081151-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081151-2025
  9th December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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