Tender

NUN - Legal Services Framework

NUNEATON AND BEDWORTH BC (NUN)

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Tender

21 Feb 2025 at 13:28

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Nuneaton and Bedworth BC (NUN) has initiated a procurement process to establish a Legal Services Framework under an open procedure. This tender, titled "NUN - Legal Services Framework," involves creating a framework agreement across four lots to support the council’s legal needs, particularly when in-house resources are insufficient or when specialist expertise is required. Organisations interested in this tender should register via the CSW-JETS e-procurement system. The tender notice was published on 21 February 2025, with the deadline for submissions being 26 March 2025. The contract period is set to commence on 1 June 2025 and end on 31 May 2027. The location for service delivery includes Nuneaton and Bedworth in Warwickshire and extends to various regions, including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and globally. The main procurement category is services within the legal representation services industry.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for legal firms looking to expand their client base and secure long-term engagements. SMEs are particularly encouraged to participate, given their suitability for the outlined framework. The diverse range of legal services required, including advisory and representation services (excluding Counsel advice), makes it an excellent opportunity for specialist law firms with relevant expertise and capacity to support complex legal matters. By joining this framework, businesses can gain access to a consistent stream of work, enhancing their visibility and credibility in the public sector market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NUN - Legal Services Framework

Notice Description

The Council has a requirement to procure a legal services framework consisting of our (4 Lots, covering a range of legal services to act as an extension to the in-house legal team. The intention is to utilise and call-upon the legal firms appointed to the framework agreement at times when: - There is insufficient resource within the in-house team; - The project and/or requirement relates to a specialist and complex requirement, which is unique and would be best with a specialist legal firm with the resource to fulfil the requirement; and - Where the risk outweighs the potential cost of seeking the advice. For the avoidance of any doubt, the requirement excludes obtaining Counsel advice and representation of the Council in legal court/appeal or similar matters. Specific details of a matter / requirement, will be provided prior to confirmation and appointment via a call-off. This specification therefore sets out the general approach to the services, the expected outcomes to be achieved, the principles, response times and core scope of each lot. Additional information: Please register via the Council's e-procurement system - CSW-JETS https://in-tendhost.co.uk/csw-jets CSW-JETS is a sub-regional e-tendering portal run by In-tend. Since February 2010, Coventry; Solihull; Warwickshire; Nuneaton and Bedworth; Rugby alongside other local district Councils have been working together as a shared procurement service. In conjunction with Solihull Community Housing, we have joined together to bring you a collaborative E-Tendering portal. CSW-JETS enables us to advertise our opportunities across all authorities through the same system. This means that there is a single point of contact for procurement in the sub-region so you only have to register once to receive notifications for all authorities. Registering on the portal will make it easier for local suppliers to find, respond to and be alerted to tender opportunities. Registration is free, and takes just a few minutes. When complete, you will be able to express interest in any of the Councils'/Authorities' opportunities when they are made available including this tender. In addition, we will be able to access your details whenever we have a requirement, and you may then be invited to tender or quote for work. Once you are registered and log in to the system you will be able to locate the tender opportunity, express interest and access the documentation. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3af8ba7e-936e-4037-813f-fd4b63ff74fc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/afdb0935-0740-47d6-a675-cb84af2a4d4f
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
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

79111000 - Legal advisory services

79112000 - Legal representation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jun 2025 - 31 May 2027 1-2 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
NUNEATON AND BEDWORTH BC (NUN)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WARWICKSHIRE
Postcode
CV11 5AA
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG13 Warwickshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Nuneaton and Bedworth
Electoral Ward
St Mary's
Westminster Constituency
Nuneaton

Further Information

Notice Documents

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