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title: "Legal Advice and Support for Parcel and Plot Sales Administration and Conveyancing"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06cc88"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MANYDOWN GARDEN COMMUNITIES LLP"
published: "2026-07-16"
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# Legal Advice and Support for Parcel and Plot Sales Administration and Conveyancing

Buyer: MANYDOWN GARDEN COMMUNITIES LLP  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06cc88

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## Summary

The procurement process orchestrated by Manydown Garden Communities LLP involves the direct award of a contract for legal advice and support concerning parcel and plot sales administration and conveyancing. The project pertains to the Manydown development located in Basingstoke, with legal services provided by Mills & Reeve LLP, a large firm based in London. Classification of the buying organisation falls under public authority - sub-central government. The procurement was completed on 16th July 2026, with the contract set to begin on 30th July 2026 and conclude on 29th July 2032. The method employed here is a direct award, justified by Mills & Reeve LLP's unique expertise and long-standing association with the project, aligning with procurement principles under Ground 6 of Schedule 5 to the Procurement Act 2023.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses well-versed in the provision of specialised legal services to expand their portfolios, especially those focused on large-scale development projects with complex legal documentation. While this process was executed via a direct award due to technical reasons, it underscores the potential for specialist firms to establish a niche by acquiring detailed knowledge of specific projects, thereby positioning themselves as indispensable partners. Such a role could be well-suited to legally oriented consultancies that can manage comprehensive project-specific advisory capacities, enhancing both their reputation and experience in large development ventures.

## Notice

The provision of legal services to Manydown Garden Communities LLP (MGC LLP) and Manydown Development Vehicle LLP (MDV LLP). The services comprise legal advice and support in relation to parcel and plot sales, conveyancing, and landowner matters associated with the delivery of the Manydown development.

### Procurement Information

This contract is being awarded in reliance on Ground 6 of Schedule 5 to the Procurement Act 2023, namely that, due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, only a particular supplier can provide the services required and there are no reasonable alternatives. Mills & Reeve LLP has advised on the Manydown joint venture arrangements since the project's inception and has developed extensive knowledge of the legal structure, governance arrangements and land interests associated with the Manydown development. The firm has been closely involved in establishing and supporting the joint venture arrangements between Manydown Garden Communities LLP (MGC LLP) and Manydown Development Vehicle LLP (MDV LLP) and has acquired specialist knowledge of the complex legal documentation and transactional history underpinning the project. MDV LLP has appointed Mills & Reeve LLP to provide legal services in relation to the disposal of development parcels and plots forming part of the Manydown project. Given the interconnected nature of the services required, MGC LLP requires legal support from a provider that possesses detailed knowledge of the joint venture structure, land ownership arrangements and development documentation, particularly in relation to parcel and plot sales, conveyancing and associated land transactions. MGC LLP considers that the appointment of an alternative legal adviser would require substantial time and resource to replicate the knowledge and understanding already held by Mills & Reeve LLP and would complicate the process of parcel and plot sales. This would create inefficiencies, duplication of cost and increased legal and transactional risk in relation to the delivery of the development programme and disposal strategy. In light of Mills & Reeve LLP's unique knowledge of the project, its long-standing involvement in the establishment and operation of the joint venture, and its existing appointment by MDV LLP in relation to the relevant disposals, MGC LLP considers that there is an absence of competition for technical reasons and that there are no reasonable alternative suppliers capable of delivering the services with the required level of project-specific expertise, continuity and efficiency.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067101-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 29 Jul 2026 - 29 Jul 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £900,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MANYDOWN GARDEN COMMUNITIES LLP |
| Locality | BASINGSTOKE |
| Post town | Reading |
| Postcode | RG21 4AH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ37 North Hampshire |
| Local authority | Basingstoke and Deane |
| Electoral ward | Eastrop & Grove |
| Westminster constituency | Basingstoke |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MILLS & REEVE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 16 Jul 2026 at 09:35 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067101-2026
- 16 Jul 2026 at 09:22 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067088-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067101-2026
  16th July 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067088-2026
  16th July 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.mills-reeve.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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