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Framework for the Provision of Legal Services

SURREY POLICE

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18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

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Summary of the contracting process

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Surrey has initiated a tender process for a Framework Agreement for the Provision of Legal Services, primarily aimed at serving Surrey Police, Sussex Police, and their respective offices. This framework is classified under legal services and has an estimated value of £3,300,000, covering a maximum term of four years, with the initial contract period starting from 1st April 2016. Prospective suppliers are required to submit their interest by 8th January 2016, as part of an open procurement method. The anticipated award date for the contracts is February 2016, and the delivery of services will be based in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for law firms and legal service providers seeking to expand their client base within public sector organisations. Businesses that specialise in legal services, particularly those experienced in serving law enforcement agencies, will be well-positioned to compete for this framework agreement. The flexible nature of the framework allows for multiple organisations to engage services on an as-needed basis, which creates potential for providing ongoing legal support over the four-year period.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Framework for the Provision of Legal Services

Notice Description

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Surrey is seeking expressions of interest for the Provision of Legal Services to be provided by a single supplier to Surrey Police, Sussex Police, the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Surrey and the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Sussex within the counties of Surrey and Sussex (East Sussex, West Sussex and Brighton & Hove). The Framework Term shall be for 2 years with the option to extend the Framework by 2 additional 12 month increment(s), making the maximum possible Framework Term 4 years. The option to extend the Framework shall be at the sole discretion of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Surrey and the Police and Crime Commissioner for Sussex. The Police and Crime Commissioner for Surrey is acting as lead force for a Framework Agreement for Surrey Police, Sussex Police, the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Surrey and the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Sussex who may wish to request the provision of services under this Framework at their discretion. The estimated total value of the Framework Agreement is PS3,300,000 which is based on approximate total annual spend aggregated over 4 years. The above named parties have expressed an interest in this Framework, however there is no commitment for them to utilise the Framework. Any of the above named parties can raise call off contracts/purchase orders at any time during the term of the Framework at their discretion. Additional information: The Police and Crime Commissioner for Surrey is tendering this Framework through the EU Supply Tendering portal via a modified Open Tender Procedure under the Light Regime. The Invitation to Tender has been published alongside this Advert. Prospective tenderers are required to register their interest by going to www.eu-supply.com and visiting the supplier area. Tenderers should then respond to the Invitation to Tender (using the above portal) by no later than Friday 8th January 2016. Hard copy or emailed applications will not be accepted. Following this date the Police and Crime Commissioner for Surrey will evaluate the responses to identify the Tenderer who has submitted the most economically advantageous bid. The Police and Crime Commissioner for Surrey reserves the right not to award a Framework and is not liable for any costs incurred by any prospective tenderers. It is anticipated that the Framework will be awarded in February 2016. All enquiries should be made via the Tendering portal.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d98a0ac-e80b-4102-8269-d4e820517dd8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

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

CPV Codes

66513000 - Legal insurance and all-risk insurance services

79100000 - Legal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,300,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jan 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Dec 201510 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2016 - 31 Mar 2018 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
SURREY POLICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GUILDFORD
Postcode
GU3 1YJ
Post Town
Guildford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ25 West Surrey
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Guildford
Electoral Ward
Stoke
Westminster Constituency
Guildford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WEIGHTMANS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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