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PB2023-01443 - Advocacy services

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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02 Aug 2024 at 09:50

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Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council has completed the public procurement process for advocacy services titled "PB2023-01443 - Advocacy services" in the legal services category. The procurement, under the direct award method, was valued at £300,000 and the service will be provided within England, United Kingdom. The award was made on 28 May 2023 and the contract period spans from 1 June 2023 to 1 June 2025. This procurement falls under the services category and is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

This tender offers excellent opportunities for businesses specialising in legal advocacy services to demonstrate their capabilities and establish a long-term relationship with a local government entity. Firms that can provide comprehensive legal services to support the needs of the council are well-suited to benefit from this contract. Given the focus on SMEs, this procurement fosters an environment for smaller businesses to engage in significant contracts, thereby aiding their growth and consolidation in the public sector market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PB2023-01443 - Advocacy services

Notice Description

Retrospective - Advocacy Services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-32e885f1-82fb-4765-83d0-26c3d5592b52
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3447feb-dd76-4601-a336-fc579730e74b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
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
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 May 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 May 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 May 2023 - 1 Jun 2025 2-3 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
DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DARLINGTON
Postcode
DL1 5QT
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC33 Darlington
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
Darlington
Electoral Ward
Park East
Westminster Constituency
Darlington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

APPLEBY HOPE & MATTHEWS SOLICITORS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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