Tender for the Provision of Legal Services
Ards and North Down Borough Council · Local authority
In brief
Ards and North Down Borough Council is looking for suppliers for legal work (Northern Ireland).
The estimated value is £1,785,000 excluding VAT.
The contract runs for 1 year, up to 5 years with extensions, starting 1 February 2027.
It is split into 8 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
Bids close at midday, Wednesday 28 October 2026.
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Can I win this?
Key dates
- Questions by
- midday, Wednesday 28 October 2026
- Bids by
- midday, Wednesday 28 October 2026
How bids are scored
Methodology, Approach and Plan 20% · Team Experience 30% · Contract Management and Contingency 20% · Cost 30%
Quality matters most. You can win without being the cheapest.
Competition
Usually low: a median of 2 bids per contract for this buyer (from 16 awards in the last 12 months).
The buyer expects to buy this again around September 2031.
What the notice says
Should I bid?
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How to bid
- Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
- Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
- Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
- Send clarification questions before midday, Wednesday 28 October 2026.
- Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Wednesday 28 October 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.
Lots
| Lot | Trade | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Planning 1 February 2027 to 31 January 2028 What this lot coversThis Lot is for the provision of Legal Services for Planning. Please see Document A - Invitation to Tender for full details. | Legal services | £675,000 |
| Land and Property 1 February 2027 to 31 January 2028 What this lot coversThis Lot is for the provision of Legal Services for Land and Property. Please see Document A - Invitation to Tender for full details. | Legal services | £200,000 |
| Employment 1 February 2027 to 31 January 2028 What this lot coversThis Lot is for the provision of Legal Services for Employment. Please see Document A - Invitation to Tender for full details. | Legal services | £250,000 |
| Enforcement 1 February 2027 to 31 January 2028 What this lot coversThis Lot is for the provision of Legal Services for Enforcement. Please see Document A - Invitation to Tender for full details. | Legal services | £300,000 |
| Local Government Governance 1 February 2027 to 31 January 2028 What this lot coversThis Lot is for the provision of Legal Services for Local Government Governance. Please see Document A - Invitation to Tender for full details. | Legal services | £50,000 |
| Information Governance 1 February 2027 to 31 January 2028 What this lot coversThis Lot is for the provision of Legal Services for Information Governance. Please see Document A - Invitation to Tender for full details. | Legal services | £90,000 |
| Procurement 1 February 2027 to 31 January 2028 What this lot coversThis Lot is for the provision of Legal Services for Procurement. Please see Document A - Invitation to Tender for full details. | Legal services | £125,000 |
| Civil Liability (Litigation) 1 February 2027 to 31 January 2028 What this lot coversThis Lot is for the provision of Legal Services for Civil Liability (Litigation). Please see Document A - Invitation to Tender for full details. | Legal services | £95,000 |
Timeline
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 092124-2026
About the buyer
Procurements
21Awards
11Suppliers it has used most for legal
- Community Advice Ards and North Down Ltd1 contract
From notice 092124-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 30 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 30 September 2026.