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Legal Advice - HWRC

CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL

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22 Apr 2025 at 15:48

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Legal Advice - HWRC" has been completed by Cheshire East Council, located in Crewe, England. This procurement falls under the legal services industry category, specifically coded 79100000. The contract was for the provision of legal services related to HWRC, procured using the EM Lawshare framework through a selective call-off method. The location for delivery was specified as North West, United Kingdom. The procurement progressed beyond the award stage as of 22nd April 2025, with an active contract set to run from 18th November 2024 to 1st December 2025. The value of the contract was approximately £34,404.50.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in legal services, particularly those familiar with framework agreements like EM Lawshare. SMEs would find this type of contract beneficial due to its selective procurement method, providing a chance to partner with public sector bodies like Cheshire East Council. As the demand for specialised legal advice continues, businesses capable of offering value through strategic legal counsel to local authorities or public entities can leverage such opportunities for growth and expansion in the North West region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Legal Advice - HWRC

Notice Description

Legal services - HWRC. Procured using the EM Lawshare framework.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-150f959b-bdf5-411e-8587-be255b3ff188
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a0f5c4a-1ec4-4f79-8662-d7239be0a919
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

79100000 - Legal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£34,404 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£34,404 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
18 Nov 2024 - 1 Dec 2025 1-2 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
CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CREWE
Postcode
CW1 2LL
Post Town
Crewe
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD62 Cheshire East
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Cheshire East
Electoral Ward
Crewe Central
Westminster Constituency
Crewe and Nantwich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SHARPE PRITCHARD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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