---
title: "Legal Services - NSIPS - Phase 2"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c87d"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-10"
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# Legal Services - NSIPS - Phase 2

Buyer: EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c87d

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## Summary

The procurement process involves East Suffolk Council as the buying organisation, seeking to secure legal services under the title "Legal Services - NSIPS - Phase 2" for participation in energy-related Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPS). This procurement falls within the industry category of legal services, identified under CPV code 79100000, and is located in the UKH14 region. The process has reached the award stage, with a contract signed on 20th May 2026. This was conducted as a direct award via the Crown Commercial Services Framework, specifically RM6240 Lot 2a - General Services, using a limited procurement method that did not require prior publication of a call for competition. The contract value amounts to £400,000.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for established legal firms, particularly those offering comprehensive legal advisory services in large-scale infrastructure projects. Firms experienced in navigating the intricacies of the 2008 Planning Act or those looking to expand their footprint within public sector frameworks would find this opportunity advantageous. The awarded contract was given to Clyde & Co LLP, indicating that large-scale legal service providers proficient in handling regional authority requirements are well-suited to compete in such tenders.

## Notice

Provide legal advice, guidance and services to support the Council in its work relating to the consideration and participation in the process of the energy related Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPS), submitted under the 2008 Planning Act and all ancillary works (where appropriate). This is a Direct Award via Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6240, Lot 2a - General Services

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provide legal advice, guidance and services to support the Council in its work relating to the consideration and participation in the process of the energy related Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPS), submitted under the 2008 Planning Act and all ancillary works (where appropriate). This is a Direct Award via Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6240, Lot 2a - General Services

### Procurement Information

This is a Direct Award via Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6240, Lot 2a - General Services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065142-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 May 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £400,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL |
| Locality | WOODBRIDGE |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP12 1RT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH63 East Suffolk |
| Local authority | East Suffolk |
| Electoral ward | Melton |
| Westminster constituency | Suffolk Coastal |
| Delivery location | TLH14 Suffolk CC |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 10 Jul 2026 at 12:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065142-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://www.eastsuffolk.gov.uk

## Provenance

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