Westminster City Council · Awarded contract

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Award of Legal Advisory Services for Pimlico District Heating Undertaking Renewal

Awarded 24 Sep 2025

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Awarded24 Sep 2025

Value£700,000.00

SupplierSHARPE PRITCHARD LLP

AgencyWestminster City Council

RegionLondon

CategoryConsultancy & Legal

Expires in 5y 11mo7y term, 16% elapsed

Awarded 24 Sept 2025Expires 24 Sept 2032

About

Westminster City Council awarded a contract to Sharpe Pritchard LLP for legal advisor services supporting the Pimlico District Heating Undertaking (PDHU) renewal programme.

The procurement was conducted as a competitive call-off under the London Borough Legal Alliance (LBLA).

The legal advisor will provide in-house services across property, housing, energy, environment, planning, public procurement, commercial, construction, statutory consultation, and finance.

The contract covers the full PDHU Programme from RIBA Stage 1 to 7, anticipated to run for 8-10 years, with an initial term of 7 years and an indicative contract value of £700,000 ex VAT.

The contract is based on a schedule of rates with flexible scope, allowing services to be undertaken as required, and the term and expenditure may exceed the initial estimates.

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