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External Legal Advice

KIRKLEES COUNCIL

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09 Apr 2024 at 09:15

Summary of the contracting process

The Kirklees Council recently awarded a contract for External Legal Advice through a selective procurement method, calling off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at 39,668 GBP, started on 25 March 2024 and will end on 24 June 2024, with a potential extension. The procurement stage has reached the award phase, with the tender period ending on 26 February 2024. The buying organization, Kirklees Council, located in Huddersfield, Yorkshire and the Humber, is the contracting authority seeking services in the business services category.

This tender by Kirklees Council offers opportunities for legal service providers, especially those able to cater to the region of Yorkshire and the Humber. Businesses interested in providing legal, consulting, or related services should explore this opportunity. The Council's preference for SMEs can create a conducive environment for smaller legal firms to compete effectively. The contract period, which allows for extension, provides a potential avenue for long-term business growth and collaboration with Kirklees Council.

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Notice Title

External Legal Advice

Notice Description

Bids were invited by Kirklees Council from suppliers for the provision of External Legal Advice. This procurement was undertaken as a further competition from the EM Lawshare Provision of Legal Services 2022 - 2026 Framework The contract will start on 25 March 2024 and expire on 24 June 2024 with the option to extend for a further period of up to six (6) months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/009cfa68-1634-4322-8f5a-427af7df0472
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

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£39,668 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£39,668 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
25 Mar 2024 - 25 Dec 2024 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KIRKLEES COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HUDDERSFIELD
Postcode
HD16 9EL
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FREETHS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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