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Legal Services in Support of Special Projects

HARLOW DISTRICT COUNCIL

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14 May 2021 at 16:45

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Legal Services in Support of Special Projects" has been successfully completed by Harlow District Council, an authority located in Harlow, Essex, England. This contract, valued at £4,000,000, falls within the legal services industry category (CPV code: 79100000). The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, with the tender period ending on 20 November 2020. The contract commenced on 4 May 2021 and is set to conclude on 2 May 2025.

This contract presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for established legal firms that specialise in public sector projects. Businesses with expertise in legal services, particularly those focusing on government contracts, would be well-suited to compete for similar future tenders. The engagement of large suppliers such as Birketts LLP indicates a competitive landscape, highlighting the need for high-quality service provision in this sector.

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Notice Title

Legal Services in Support of Special Projects

Notice Description

Legal Services in Support Projects

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-007c0b8c-4a03-4c9d-b4e9-6de4837db4bb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e97746ca-21d3-4645-b7fc-c5c783f028ac
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79100000 - Legal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Nov 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 May 20214 years ago
Contract Period
3 May 2021 - 2 May 2025 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HARLOW DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Tina McDermott
Contact Email
tina.mcdermott@harlow.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1279446655

Buyer Location

Locality
HARLOW ESSEX
Postcode
CM20 1WG
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH35 West Essex
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Harlow
Electoral Ward
Little Parndon & Town Centre
Westminster Constituency
Harlow

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
5
Supplier Names

BIRKETTS

BROWNE JACOBSON

DWF

PINSENT MASONS

SHARPE PRITCHARD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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