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Childcare Legal Services for Family Court Appointed Experts

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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25 Sep 2024 at 14:56

Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council has completed the procurement process for "Childcare Legal Services for Family Court Appointed Experts," classified under the legal services industry (CPV 79100000). The contract, valued at £110,000, involves the provision of expert independent social work and psychological assessments for children and adults as ordered by the court. The procurement method used was direct award, and the contract was awarded to Carter Brown The Expert Service Ltd, an SME. The procurement stage is now at the award stage, with the contract period commencing on 23rd July 2024 and ending on 30th April 2025. The services will be delivered within England, United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in legal and psychological assessment services, especially those experienced in working with family courts and child care cases. SME businesses are particularly well-suited to compete in this sector due to the nature of the procurement method. Collaborating with a reputable buyer like Leicestershire County Council can enhance business credibility and provide consistent work over the contract period. Other similar businesses looking to grow their expertise and presence in the legal services market could find such contracts beneficial for expanding their portfolio and increasing their market reach.

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Notice Title

Childcare Legal Services for Family Court Appointed Experts

Notice Description

Services of external experts where ordered to do so by the court to provide expert independent social work and psychological assessments of children/adults who are parties to the proceedings.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4532335e-201d-464f-b7c4-09847c7f7b36
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9cc27295-8b63-4479-b688-eab3242e20ce
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
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
£110,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£110,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20241 years ago
Contract Period
22 Jul 2024 - 30 Apr 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE3 8RA
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
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
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Glenfield Faire
Westminster Constituency
Mid Leicestershire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CARTER BROWN THE EXPERT SERVICE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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