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title: "NUN - Probate Case Support for Empty Properties (Concession contract)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ff8d"
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published: "2026-01-05"
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# NUN - Probate Case Support for Empty Properties (Concession contract)

Buyer: NUNEATON AND BEDWORTH BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ff8d

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## Summary

The procurement process led by Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council, under the tender title "NUN - Probate Case Support for Empty Properties (Concession contract)", focuses on legal services in the UKG13 region. This open competition targets the legal services industry, particularly involving legal advisory and representation, as well as investigation services. The tender was published on 5th January 2026, with submissions due by 12:00 PM on 4th February 2026. The contract period is set to commence on 16th March 2026 and run until 15th March 2028, with a potential extension option. This is a concession contract aimed at managing properties exempt from council tax due to probate, encouraging active engagement in bringing such properties back into use.

This tender offers unique growth opportunities for legal firms specialising in probate-related issues and property management. Businesses that can provide advisory and representation services, especially those experienced with probate cases and engaging with property owners, would find this opportunity advantageous. With a focus on enhancing property usability and legal consultation, participating firms can strengthen their position in the legal services sector. The concession nature of the contract implies potential cost savings and innovative collaboration models, fostering a transformative impact without additional costs to the council, thus broadening prospects for businesses in legal and advisory fields.

## Notice

This specification outlines the requirements for a Probate Specialist to support the Council's Empty Property Team in managing properties that are F Class Council Tax exempt due to probate, as well as other properties that are stuck in probate. The specialist will assist in verifying exemption eligibility, engaging with property owners or next of kin, and facilitating the resolution of probate related issues to bring properties back into use. This would be a concession contract; the data shared between parties will be used for helping bring back empty properties to use. The probate specialist will use the data to offer advice, separate to the council, and engaging with the owner to see what support can be offered. This partnership would seek to bring change to the borough through no cost to the council. For further information please see tender document pack.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 1 year + 1 year extension option

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000417-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 16 Mar 2026 - 15 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £498,000 |
| Lots value | £498,000 |
| 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 | NUNEATON AND BEDWORTH BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | NUNEATON |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV11 5AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG13 Warwickshire CC |
| Local authority | Nuneaton and Bedworth |
| Electoral ward | St Mary's |
| Westminster constituency | Nuneaton |
| Delivery location | TLG13 Warwickshire CC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services
- 79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services
- 79111000 - Legal advisory services
- 79720000 - Investigation services

## Release History

- 5 Jan 2026 at 15:54 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000417-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000417-2026
  5th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- http://www.csw-jets.co.uk
  Tender portal link above where tender project and associated documents available.

## Notice URLs

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

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