---
title: "Right to Buy Phase 3"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06dc39"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06dc39.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-08-05"
---

# Right to Buy Phase 3

Buyer: SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06dc39

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## Summary

Southampton City Council has launched the "Right to Buy Phase 3" procurement process, focusing on the provision of legal services related to the Right to Buy scheme. The industry category for this procurement is legal services, and it is classified under CPV code 79100000. This procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract being signed on 22nd July 2026. The procurement method used was a direct award without prior publication, under the Procurement Services Y21012 Legal Services Framework, covering the region of the United Kingdom.

This tender represents an opportunity for legal service providers to engage with regional public authorities such as Southampton City Council. The contract, valued at £291,000, was awarded to Ashfords LLP, highlighting the potential for large-scale firms with expertise in legal frameworks related to public housing schemes. Businesses in the legal services sector that can provide comprehensive support for municipal housing initiatives would be well-placed to compete for similar contracts in the future, particularly if they are capable of delivering services across regional jurisdictions within the UK.

## Notice

Right to Buy Legal Services

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Right to Buy Legal Services

Options: 12 month extension option

### Procurement Information

Direct Award under the Procurement Services Y21012 Legal Services Framework

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074126-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| 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 | 5 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jul 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 | £291,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO14 7LY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Bargate |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Itchen |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 5 Aug 2026 at 11:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074126-2026

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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