Award

Equal Pay Tribunals

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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Award

14 May 2025 at 11:05

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Bristol City Council has recently awarded a contract for legal services under the title "Equal Pay Tribunals", focusing on specialist legal representation to address multiple equal pay claims in the Employment Tribunal. This procurement process, categorised under CPV code 79100000 for legal services, utilised a direct award method and was completed on 10th April 2025. The contracted services, valued at £100,000, will be delivered across England, United Kingdom, starting from 28th April 2025 until 28th April 2027. The buyer, Bristol City Council, is based in Bristol, England, and initial tender activities were completed as of 9th April 2025.

The "Equal Pay Tribunals" contract presents a substantial growth opportunity for businesses specialising in legal services, particularly those experienced in employment law and tribunal representation. It is well-suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Although the award has been made to Womble Bond Dickinson (UK) LLP, large-scale suppliers, and other entities with equivalent expertise may consider forging strategic partnerships or preparing for future opportunities in similar domains. The provision of specialist legal representation in this field enhances diversification and expands the business landscape for legal practitioners across England.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Equal Pay Tribunals

Notice Description

The Council requires Specialist legal representation to defend multiple equal pay claims in the Employment Tribunal.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3a961164-d7bf-4648-8260-0c7f4068b6ce
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/151a2c9d-4b96-4d12-8364-637dc2557227
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
27 Apr 2025 - 28 Apr 2027 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
BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 5TR
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
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
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Hotwells and Harbourside
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WOMBLE BOND DICKINSON (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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