Award

335 - Law Costs Draftsman Services

WIGAN COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

23 Nov 2021 at 15:38

Award Notice
Tender

31 Aug 2021 at 13:15

Tender Notice
Tender

20 Aug 2021 at 11:26

Tender Notice
Tender

29 Jul 2021 at 13:19

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Wigan Council is seeking tenders for the provision of Law Costs Draftsman Services, valued at £200,000, as part of their efforts to support legal cost proceedings associated with various administrative functions. This procurement process, classified under the CPV code for community services, has reached the award stage with the contract commencing on 1st December 2021 and lasting until 30th November 2025. The tender was originally published on 29th July 2021 and the tender period ended on 17th September 2021.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for legal firms, particularly those classified as small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Businesses that specialise in legal cost assessment, particularly in areas related to housing disrepair cases and judicial reviews, would find this opportunity particularly suitable for their services. Engaging with the Wigan Council could foster long-term relationships, providing a platform for growth in this vital sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

335 - Law Costs Draftsman Services

Notice Description

Tenders are sought by Wigan Council for the provision of general costs law services to the local authority. A law cost draftsman is a specialist in legal costs in a case. They can advise and conduct costs proceedings known as detailed assessment of costs, which is governed by statue in England and Wales. Such general costs law services may include actions undertaken in accordance with the Pre-action Protocol for Housing Disrepair Cases, matters arising from Judicial Review proceedings and those following the local authority's statutory planning duties, amongst other matters.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-369a5333-5e56-4b44-929c-e649da2978a6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc8baaa2-7c13-4fcc-9697-772e7d5cf881
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

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

CPV Codes

75200000 - Provision of services to the community

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

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Nov 20214 years ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2021 - 30 Nov 2025 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
WIGAN COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WIGAN
Postcode
WN1 1YN
Post Town
Wigan
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD36 Greater Manchester North West
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
Wigan
Electoral Ward
Wigan Central
Westminster Constituency
Wigan

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COHEN CRAMER SOLICITORS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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