Award

Claims Handling Legal Services

SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

AwardUpdate

28 Jun 2018 at 07:28

Award Notice
AwardUpdate

26 Jun 2018 at 09:46

Award Notice
Tender

09 Apr 2018 at 08:12

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Sunderland City Council is conducting a procurement process for Claims Handling Legal Services with a total value of £190,000. This tender, classified under legal services (CPV code 79100000), is in the award stage, having been published on 9 April 2018. The tender period ended on 17 May 2018, and the contract is set to commence on 12 October 2018, lasting until 24 June 2022. Delivery is expected in the North East region of the United Kingdom, and the procurement method is an open procedure, allowing a diverse range of suppliers to participate.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in legal services, especially those focusing on claims handling. Firms such as Weightmans LLP, Forbes Solicitors, and Kennedys Law LLP were awarded the contract, indicating a competitive landscape where both established and emerging legal service providers could find valuable growth opportunities. Businesses that can demonstrate capability in claims management and legal advisory services will be well-positioned to compete and collaborate with Sunderland City Council in future contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Claims Handling Legal Services

Notice Description

Claims Handling Legal Services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2fc99a5d-dde6-4a9f-8fbd-62832ea4acc2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab4fc403-2e02-420b-91d9-184ac697c9db
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
£190,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£190,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jun 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 May 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jun 20187 years ago
Contract Period
26 Jun 2018 - 26 Jun 2022 4-5 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
SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Julie Rogerson
Contact Email
julie.rogerson@sunderland.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1915611772

Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR2 7DN
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Southwick
Westminster Constituency
Sunderland Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

FORBES SOLICITORS

KENNEDYS LAW

WEIGHTMANS

Further Information

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