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Legal advice in regard to changing council governance

FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE DISTRICT COUNCIL

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02 Aug 2023 at 13:03

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Summary of the contracting process

The Folkestone and Hythe District Council has awarded a £60,000 contract to Bevan Brittan LLP for legal advice regarding changing council governance. The procurement process has now been completed, with the contract running from June 26, 2023, to May 30, 2024. The Council is located in the South East region of the United Kingdom and the tender was classified under legal services.

This tender presents an opportunity for law firms experienced in legal advisory services to public sector organisations. The Folkestone and Hythe District Council's decision to seek legal advice signifies a move towards potential structural changes in governance, which could lead to further legal consultancy opportunities. Businesses with expertise in public sector governance and legal implications would be well-suited to compete for similar tenders in the future.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Legal advice in regard to changing council governance

Notice Description

The Council is considering changing from executive structure to a committee system and has engaged a legal consultant to advise on the legal implications and process

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4fdf786c-06f2-4396-8892-4dd7812fe4a3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1706e00d-d250-43e6-a22c-21a4370de360
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jun 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jun 20232 years ago
Contract Period
25 Jun 2023 - 30 May 2024 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
FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
FOLKESTONE
Postcode
CT20 2QY
Post Town
Canterbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ44 East Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Folkestone and Hythe
Electoral Ward
Folkestone Central
Westminster Constituency
Folkestone and Hythe

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BEVAN BRITTAN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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