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title: "Appointment of external Solicitors for a Compulsory Purchase Order"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0612ab"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "AMBER VALLEY BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-01-30"
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# Appointment of external Solicitors for a Compulsory Purchase Order

Buyer: AMBER VALLEY BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0612ab

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## Summary

Amber Valley Borough Council, operating as a public authority within sub-central government, is currently in the tender stage of a procurement process for the "Appointment of external Solicitors for a Compulsory Purchase Order." This tender seeks the services of external solicitors to manage a Compulsory Purchase Order (CPO) related to a property located at 20 Springfield View, Ripley. The primary industry category is legal services, classified under CPV code 79100000, and the geographical focus is the UKF1 region in the United Kingdom. The procurement method is open, fitting for below threshold competitions, with electronic submissions encouraged. Interested parties must note the tender submission deadline on 23rd February 2026, with the contract period expected to commence on 1st March 2026, concluding on 28th February 2027.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for legal firms specialising in property and housing law to expand their portfolio within the public sector. It is particularly well-suited for firms with expertise in compulsory purchase orders under the Housing Act 1985, allowing them to showcase their capabilities in navigating complex legal processes for government bodies. The procurement process values both price and quality evenly, indicating a balanced consideration for competitive bids that demonstrate financial efficiency and high service quality. Successful engagement could lead to further opportunities within the public sector, strengthening the firm's credentials and presence in governmental legal services.

## Notice

Amber Valley Borough Council is seeking to appoint a specialist firm of external solicitors to act on its behalf to pursue a Compulsory Purchase Order (CPO) under Section 17 of the Housing Act 1985 of 20 Springfield View, Ripley, up to and including all completion formalities and any consequential documents.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008335-2026 |
| 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 | 30 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | £30,000 |
| 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 | AMBER VALLEY BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | RIPLEY |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE5 3BT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF13 South and West Derbyshire |
| Local authority | Amber Valley |
| Electoral ward | Ripley & Marehay |
| Westminster constituency | Amber Valley |
| Delivery location | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 30 Jan 2026 at 10:23 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008335-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008335-2026
  30th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nederbyshiredc/
  Amber Valley Borough Council is seeking to appoint a specialist firm of external solicitors to act on its behalf to pursue a Compulsory Purchase Order (CPO) under Section 17 of the Housing Act 1985 of 20 Springfield View, Ripley, up to and including all completion formalities and any consequential documents.

## Notice URLs

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

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