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Skyline legal Services

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

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19 Jan 2024 at 12:13

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has awarded a contract for legal services under the title "Skyline Legal Services" as part of 'Project Skyline'. This project involves collaboration between 10 Greater Manchester Local Authorities, GMCA, and the NHS to deliver residential children's homes. The legal provider will assist GMCA with preparing key legal documents, supporting GMCA as the coordinator and funder. The contract value is GBP 150,000 with a contract period from January 18, 2024, to January 12, 2026.

This tender presents an opportunity for legal services firms to contribute to a significant public project with long-term implications for the Greater Manchester area. Businesses specializing in legal services, especially those experienced in local government matters, would be well-suited to compete for this opportunity. The GMCA has identified the need for expertise in this field to support the successful delivery of 'Project Skyline' and invites suitable firms to participate in this procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Skyline legal Services

Notice Description

GMCA requires legal services in connection with 'Project Skyline', a collaborative project bringing together the 10 Greater Manchester Local Authorities (LAs), GMCA, and the NHS to deliver residential children's homes. The appointed legal provider will work for GMCA's Monitoring Officer to prepare key GMCA legal documents to support the project. GMCA's role in the project is one of co-ordinator and funder and the legal provider will be supporting GMCA in this role. The appointed firm will also advise the 10 GM Local Authorities and the 10 GM Local Authorities Monitoring Officers in relation to the preparation of key GM LA legal documents to support the project.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-44f8d257-6cdb-4f03-981e-8b7680fe4497
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e68f51dd-1214-4201-b038-37189a73d5f3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jan 20242 years ago
Contract Period
18 Jan 2024 - 12 Jan 2026 1-2 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
GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 6EU
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WEIGHTMANS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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