Award

The provision of Public Sector Legal Services.

CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

23 Jan 2025 at 13:59

Summary of the contracting process

Cambridgeshire County Council awarded a contract for the provision of Public Sector Legal Services under Crown Commercial Service Framework Number RM6240. The contract, focused on legal services pursuant to Waste PFI, falls under the industry category of legal services (CPV code 79100000). The procurement process, using a limited and negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold), has completed with the award granted on 1st June 2024. This contract covers services in England, United Kingdom, and spans from 1st June 2024 to 31st December 2026, with a total value of £100,000.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in legal services within the public sector. Although the contract is not suitable for SMEs or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), it opens doors for large firms with capability in handling complex legal cases related to Waste PFI. Sharpe Pritchard, a large-scale legal service provider, has been awarded this contract, indicating that firms with substantial legal expertise and resources are well-suited to compete for similar opportunities in this sector.

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Notice Title

The provision of Public Sector Legal Services.

Notice Description

Legal Services Pursuant to Waste PFI

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-09f6e523-b9ff-47bd-9dff-5cdffd4a5577
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4bf9503-1189-474c-a7fb-19e305a76795
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold)
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
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 May 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 May 2024 - 31 Dec 2026 2-3 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
CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Andrew Hay
Contact Email
andrew.hay@cambridgeshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01223743701

Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBRIDGE
Postcode
CB3 0AP
Post Town
Cambridge
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Cambridge
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Cambridge

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SHARPE PRITCHARD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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