Award

Framework Agreement for the provision of Legal Services

NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMERCIAL PROCUREMENT COLLABORATIVE (NOE CPC)

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

14 Dec 2018 at 10:38

Tender

09 Dec 2016 at 14:18

Summary of the contracting process

The North of England Commercial Procurement Collaborative (NOE CPC) is procuring a Framework Agreement for the provision of Legal Services. This procurement falls under the Light Touch Regime for Social and Other Specific Services, as outlined in the Public Contract Regulations 2015. The tendering process is currently in the award stage, with the contract period set to commence on 1 April 2017 and running until 31 March 2021. Bidders must express their interest through the In-tend eTendering portal, as the deadline for responses was on 9 January 2017. The total projected value of this framework is up to £50 million, covering services across NHS organisations in England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. The procurement method used is a selective restricted procedure.

This framework presents significant opportunities for law firms, particularly those specialising in the public health sector, to secure long-term contracts with multiple NHS institutions. Businesses that are well-suited to compete include both large legal service providers and SMEs capable of delivering a range of legal services efficiently. Firms must be prepared to demonstrate their qualifications in handling diverse legal matters relevant to the healthcare sector, ensuring they meet the necessary procurement standards and comply with the requirements set by the NOE CPC.

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Notice Title

Framework Agreement for the provision of Legal Services

Notice Description

The North of England Commercial Procurement Collaborative (NOE CPC) is acting as an agent on behalf of NHS organisations throughout England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. The framework agreement for legal services seeks to provide a professional, cost effective and reliable framework of 10 providers who are able to offer services on a range of legal matters to NHS NOE CPC member Trusts and other organisations who are eligible to make use of the framework agreement. Bidders are advised that this services falls within the requirements of the Light Touch Regime for Social and Other Specific Services of the Public Contract Regulations 2015. Additional information: This procurement exercise will be conducted on the In-tend eTendering portal at: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/noecpc/aspx/Home Candidates wishing to be considered for this agreement must register their expression of interest and provide additional procurement specific information through this portal. To register interest: 1) Go to 'Current Tender Opportunities' from the eTendering portal login page: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/noecpc/aspx/Home This will provide you with a full list of current tender opportunities. For the project you are interested in click on "View Details" in the initial project view. 2) If you are not a registered user of In-tend follow the "Register" tab otherwise follow the "Login" link and enter email address and password. 3) From this tender management screen you will be presented will a fuller overview of the project and if interested you are able to "Express Interest". "Expressing interest" is not responding to the project, you will now have to complete the questionnaire and submit your response within the timescales indicated. 4) Go to the "Tenders" section and click on "My Tenders", click on "View Details" within the project you are interested and you will now be able access attached documents and questionnaires that require completing as part of your response. Any sections indicated in red are awaiting your completion. Further guidance on how to access and respond to the opportunity is available in the 'Guidance for Suppliers' tab which is available for downloading from the main portal login page: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/noecpc/aspx/BuyerProfiles. For any support in submitting your response please contact In-tend Support team at support@in-tend.co.uk (or call 0845 557 8079/+44 (0)114 4070065

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-117dcd2c-075b-44a5-8710-5dd59914d426
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd1cc1e2-6952-491d-be4a-64e18b65973e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Dec 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jan 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 20178 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2021 4-5 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
NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMERCIAL PROCUREMENT COLLABORATIVE (NOE CPC)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S4 7UQ
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
Burngreave
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Brightside and Hillsborough

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
9
Supplier Names

BEVAN BRITTAN

BROWNE JACOBSON SOLICITORS

CAPSTICKS SOLICITORS

CATER LEYDON MILLARD

DAC BEACHCROFT

HEMPSONS SOLICITORS

KENNEDYS LAW

MILLS AND REEVE

WARD HADAWAY SOLICITORS

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