---
title: "TVCA-PROC-0827 - Legal Document Support"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a2c3"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-05-26"
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# TVCA-PROC-0827 - Legal Document Support

Buyer: TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a2c3

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## Summary

The Tees Valley Combined Authority has completed a procurement process titled "TVCA-PROC-0827 - Legal Document Support," falling within the services industry category. Located in Darlington, the procurement involves legal services concerning the preparation of documents for loan agreements. The procurement process was conducted through a direct method, without competition, as it was below the threshold. The contract was awarded to FootAnstey LLP, a supplier based in Plymouth. Initiated on April 1, 2026, the contract will run until April 1, 2027, with a total gross value amounting to £36,000. The contract was officially signed on February 27, 2026.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses looking to expand their portfolio in legal or document support services, especially those capable of offering unique expertise that addresses potential conflicts of interest. FootAnstey LLP being an SME specializes in such services, indicating the suitability of small to medium-sized enterprises to engage in similar contracts. Business users who can demonstrate niche capabilities in the legal services domain, particularly within public sector lending frameworks, may find comparable opportunities advantageous for growth and competitiveness.

## Notice

Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) ('the contracting authority') have awarded a contract to FootAnstey LLP for the supply of Support in preparation of Documents for loan agreements. This was the only supplier that was able to provide services due to conflicts of interest.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048463-2026 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 1 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £30,000 |

## Status

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

## 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FOOTANSTEY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 26 May 2026 at 09:02 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048463-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048463-2026
  26th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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