---
title: "Locum Lawyer for City Leap"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0648d4"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-02-05"
---

# Locum Lawyer for City Leap

Buyer: BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0648d4

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## Summary

Bristol City Council has completed the procurement process for the provision of a Locum Solicitor for the City Leap Project, which requires specialist legal expertise in the energy and construction sectors. This procurement falls under the services category and utilises the direct procurement method without competition, as it is below the threshold. Although the procurement stage is complete, it is noteworthy that the contract commenced on 1st February 2026 and is scheduled to end on 31st July 2026, with the possibility of a six-month extension if necessary. The contract is valued at £144,000 and is primarily set to be delivered in the UK, within the region of Bristol.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in legal services, particularly those with a focus on energy and construction law. With the direct procurement method, this contract has been awarded to Vivid Resourcing, a large-scale supplier based in London. Businesses aiming to expand their portfolio in governmental or energy sector projects would find similar opportunities beneficial to their growth, especially if they can provide niche expertise in specific legal areas. The project highlights the demand for specialised legal knowledge in public sector projects, indicating potential for firms with expertise in cross-sectoral legal services to explore new avenues for business development.

## Notice

Provision of a Locum Solicitor for the City Leap Project which requires specialist energy and construction legal specialism.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010443-2026 |
| 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 | 5 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £144,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 5TR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Hotwells and Harbourside |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VIVID RESOURCING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 5 Feb 2026 at 12:36 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010443-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010443-2026
  5th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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