Award

Specialist Legal Support and Training for the SEND Service

LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

07 Sep 2022 at 10:31

Award Notice
Tender

27 Jun 2022 at 10:45

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Liverpool City Council has awarded a contract for Specialist Legal Support and Training for the SEND Service to Setfords Solicitors. The contract, worth £90,000 GBP, was awarded on July 29, 2022. The procurement stage started on June 27, 2022, and the contract period is from September 1, 2022, to August 31, 2025. This opportunity falls under the services category and is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

This tender by the Liverpool City Council presents a business growth opportunity for legal firms specialising in providing advice and training related to the Children and Families Act (2014). Businesses offering services in legal support for SEND services can compete for this contract. The contract value is £90,000 GBP over a three-year period, providing a stable revenue stream for the successful bidder during the specified contract term.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Specialist Legal Support and Training for the SEND Service

Notice Description

A specialist solicitor is required to provide information, advice, guidance and training to the SEND Service and associated key partners, with all matters related to the required duties in the Children and Families Act (2014), including assessments, provision, placements, appeals, mediations and tribunals.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a6563e2-3293-4435-a78d-2f97713e1b38
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£90,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Sep 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jul 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jul 20223 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2022 - 31 Aug 2025 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
LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Emma Albel
Contact Email
emma.albel@liverpool.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 1DS
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
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
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Waterfront South
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SETFORDS SOLICITORS

Further Information

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