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Specialist Legal Advice

BLACKPOOL BOROUGH COUNCIL

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26 Apr 2019 at 14:09

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process centred on the award of a contract for "Specialist Legal Advice" conducted by Blackpool Borough Council, which is located in Blackpool, England. This procurement falls under the legal advisory services category and has a contract value of £199,000. The procurement method employed was a selective process through a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 22nd February 2019, and the contract duration commenced on 1st March 2019, lasting until 30th September 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in legal advisory services, particularly small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can offer tailored support for regeneration and infrastructure projects. Companies that possess expertise in public sector procurement and are able to navigate the complexities of legal frameworks would be particularly well-suited to compete. With the awarded contract currently held by DWF LLP, there may also be future openings for additional legal service providers to contribute to ongoing and upcoming projects initiated by the council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Specialist Legal Advice

Notice Description

Provision of specialist legal advise for several regeneration and infrastructure projects

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-13ce2d68-a603-4bb5-8c38-7e882133aee9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53df6b4f-3860-4c5a-b60f-15b689268208
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79111000 - Legal advisory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£199,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£199,999 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Apr 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Feb 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Feb 20196 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2019 - 30 Sep 2022 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BLACKPOOL BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKPOOL
Postcode
FY1 1NA
Post Town
Blackpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD42 Blackpool
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Blackpool
Electoral Ward
Talbot
Westminster Constituency
Blackpool South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DWF

Further Information

Notice Documents

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