Tender

Claims Handling Legal Services Framework

SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

08 Apr 2022 at 09:16

Summary of the contracting process

The Sunderland City Council is in the process of awarding a Claims Handling Legal Services Framework, which is classified under legal services. This procurement is currently at the award stage, following the completion of the tender procedure under an open procurement method. The contract period is set to commence on 26th June 2022 and will run until 25th June 2026. Interested parties were required to submit their tenders by 12 noon on 13th May 2022, and a supplier briefing session was held on 27th April 2022 to assist potential bidders in preparing their submissions.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in legal services, particularly those experienced in claims handling. Given that the framework is designed to appoint multiple suppliers based on a ranked system, SMEs will particularly benefit from this framework, as it allows them to compete alongside larger firms while gaining exposure to potential contracts. Companies should consider preparing robust submissions that demonstrate compliance with the Council’s requirements to enhance their chances of success in winning these contracts.

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Notice Title

Claims Handling Legal Services Framework

Notice Description

The Council is seeking to award a framework for Claims Handling Legal Services. The framework will be awarded on a ranked supplier basis. It is envisaged the top three highest ranked suppliers will be appointed to this framework orders will be placed with the supplier ranked first however if the first ranked supplier is unable to meet the Council's requirements orders may be placed with the supplier ranked second and so on. The Council reserve the right to run a mini competition with all three ranked providers. Additional information: This is an electronic tender via the Council's Pro-Contract eTender System. All organisations interested in this tender should register an interest against this contract online at https://procontract.due.north.com/home Tender Reference DN605926. All tender documents are available via this portal. The Council will be using the Open Procurement Procedure, tenders must be returned by no later than 12 noon 13th May 2022 in accordance with the ITT instructions. As part of the tender process a supplier briefing session will be held via Microsoft Teams at 10:00am 27th April 2022. To register your attendance please email julie.rogerson@sunderland.gov.uk The aim of this briefing is to provide advice on submitting a compliant tender there will also be an opportunity to raise questions. The contracting authority does not bind itself to accept any tender and is not liable for any costs incurred by those expressing an interest or tendering for this opportunity. Tenderers who pass the compliance checks, selection questionnaire and meet the quality threshold for the quality questions will be invited to present to the Council these are scheduled to take place in Sunderland on the 23rd May and 24th May 2022.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4f3c5e99-ce87-4849-80a3-21fe2a16b65e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc099749-f57e-442b-8dd4-1d7e16ea9677
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 May 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
25 Jun 2022 - 25 Jun 2026 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Julie Rogerson
Contact Email
julie.rogerson@sunderland.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7909320869

Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR1 3AD
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
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
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Millfield
Westminster Constituency
Sunderland Central

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