Tender

Legal Services Framework 2021

DONCASTER MBC

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Tender

10 Sep 2020 at 10:15

Tender Notice
Tender

10 Sep 2020 at 10:14

Tender Notice
Tender

09 Sep 2020 at 15:20

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council (the "Council") is currently initiating a tender to establish a Legal Services Framework Panel aimed at delivering legal services. This procurement process falls within the legal services industry and will serve both the Council and the South Yorkshire Passenger Transport Executive. The tender was published on 9th September 2020, and the deadline for submission of tenders is set for 5th October 2020. The contract is anticipated to commence on 1st December 2020, continuing for an initial term of three years, with a possible extension of 12 months at the Council's discretion. The total estimated value of the framework is £200,000, with a minimum contract value of £20,000, and it follows an open procurement method.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in legal services, especially those with experience in public sector legal work. Law firms capable of providing comprehensive legal advisory services are well-suited to compete, particularly those familiar with the needs of local authorities. Businesses that can demonstrate expertise in diverse areas of law and offer scalable solutions will be particularly advantageous in navigating this tender process. Engaging with this opportunity can lead to substantial growth, given the long-term nature of the contract and the potential for future extensions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Legal Services Framework 2021

Notice Description

Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council (the "Council") wishes to establish a Legal Services Framework Panel (the "Framework") of experienced solicitors ("Advisors") to provide legal services to the Council. The Framework will also be available to South Yorkshire Passenger Transport Executive. The services required are set out in more detail in the specification attached at Section1- Part B Specification (the "Service"). It is anticipated that the Framework contract will commence on the 1st December 2020 and will run for an initial three years, until the 30th November 2023. There is an option to extend the Framework by a further 12 months at the sole discretion of the Council. The tender and all associated documentation, including details of how to submit your tender is available on the Councils tender portal ProContract (https://procontract.due-north.com) under the contract reference 'DN353547 - Legal Services Panel Framework 2020'

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74c7b039-1a45-48b9-a637-55ee6160b5e3
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Sep 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Oct 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2020 - 30 Nov 2023 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DONCASTER MBC
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DONCASTER
Postcode
DN1 3BU
Post Town
Doncaster
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE35 Doncaster
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Doncaster
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Doncaster Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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