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Legal Services Contract - Legacy Investigations

SOCIAL WORK ENGLAND

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09 Nov 2021 at 17:14

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Social Work England seeking to engage a supplier for a Legal Services Contract focusing on Legacy Investigations. This project falls under the legal services industry category and is located in Sheffield, postal code S3 8JY. The tender was awarded to Capsticks Solicitors LLP on 9th November 2021, following a limited procurement method using a negotiated procedure without prior publication. The contract period will commence on 22nd November 2021 and continues until 30th September 2022, with an award value of £928,652.50.

This tender presents significant opportunities for law firms, particularly those with expertise in legal services related to investigations within the social work sector. Businesses that are well-suited to compete may include small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a solid track record in handling complex legal cases, as well as larger firms capable of managing the requirements set forth by Social Work England. The experience in navigating public sector contracts and an understanding of social work-related legal matters will also be advantageous.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Legal Services Contract - Legacy Investigations

Notice Description

Social Work England wishes to engage the services of a supplier to provide Legal Services with regards to investigation of Social Work England's Legacy cases.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-41391200-07b1-4841-9d5c-bb25abf2bce9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/acf92297-c2fe-466d-869c-67746ed2c52f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold)
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£928,652 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Nov 20214 years ago
Contract Period
22 Nov 2021 - 30 Sep 2022 6-12 months
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
SOCIAL WORK ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S3 8JY
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAPSTICKS SOLICITORS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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