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Provision of Legal Services for Planning, Land Assembly and Statutory Consents for the Banwell Bypass

NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

06 Jan 2021 at 09:50

Award Notice
Tender

04 Sep 2020 at 10:50

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Provision of Legal Services for Planning, Land Assembly and Statutory Consents for the Banwell Bypass" is led by North Somerset Council (NSC). This contract, valued at £1,700,000, falls under the legal services category and is positioned in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The tender stage has been completed, with the award published on 6 January 2021, marking the end of the tender period on 5 October 2020. The contract is scheduled to commence on 8 December 2020 and run for five years, with a possible extension of two additional years. This procurement was conducted via an open procedure.

This tender presents significant opportunities for law firms, particularly those specialising in public sector legal services, planning, and land assembly. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may particularly benefit, as the tender is inclusive of SMEs. Companies with expertise in statutory consents, project management, and legal advisory roles related to major transport schemes would be well-suited to compete for this contract, given the comprehensive legal support that NSC requires for the Banwell Bypass project.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Legal Services for Planning, Land Assembly and Statutory Consents for the Banwell Bypass

Notice Description

North Somerset Council ("NSC") leads the promotion of the Banwell Bypass Major Transport Scheme and associated works ("the Scheme"). The element of the Scheme relevant to this contract is the Bypass of Banwell Village, including flood mitigation work, improvements to the existing highway network and associated land assembly for the infrastructure. NSC require the provision of Legal Services, in relation to Planning, Land Assembly and Other Statutory Consents for the Banwell Bypass. This will include advice on the project structure and delivery models, advising on and reviewing the planning application, Compulsory Purchase Order preparation and making and confirmation of the Order, project management and provision of Counsel services. The 'Legal Services provider' will act on behalf of the Council and be expected to provide a comprehensive Legal Service as set out in the specification. All tender docs are available via www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk. there are two annexes that require an NDA in order for the council to release them. The NDA is also included for ease. All communication with regards this opportunity must be made though the procurement portal. This is a 5 year contract with the potential for a further 2 years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-272624a8-9fe9-435b-a502-cd820f8b8a11
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94cd0c99-3b46-4dd5-af1e-3c48345d4118
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£1,700,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£642,950 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Oct 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Dec 20205 years ago
Contract Period
5 Jan 2021 - 5 Jan 2028 Over 5 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
NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WESTON-SUPER-MARE
Postcode
BS23 1UJ
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK61 North Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
North Somerset
Electoral Ward
Weston-super-Mare Central
Westminster Constituency
Weston-super-Mare

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BURGES SALMON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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