Tender

Advice Services

HARLOW DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Tender

20 Apr 2022 at 16:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Harlow District Council is currently seeking to procure specialist legal advice services through a tender titled "Advice Services." This procurement falls under the legal services category and is intended to support residents of Harlow, located in the East of England. The tender period is scheduled to close on 19th May 2022, with the contract set to commence on 1st October 2022 and continue until 31st March 2026. The procurement follows an open procedure, as it is below the typical threshold for competitive tenders.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) engaged in providing legal services, particularly in areas such as housing, welfare benefits, and debt advice. By participating in this tender, businesses can expand their client base within the Harlow area and contribute to the effective delivery of essential legal support for local residents.

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Notice Title

Advice Services

Notice Description

The Council wishes to procure and offer Specialist Legal Advice and Support to Harlow residents which includes signposting and provision of information. For example, the service will be required to provide practical and legal advice and assistance in the following areas of law, Housing, Welfare Benefits and Money Management/Debt Advice. The Council requires that the service delivers a comprehensive legal service, including representation where this is permitted - mindful that some representation can only be undertaken by qualified lawyers or individuals acting under their supervision. See the Council's Specification for further information.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f914da85-c23c-4668-a964-ed174763a5a5
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
20 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 May 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2022 - 31 Mar 2026 3-4 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
HARLOW DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Tina McDermott
Contact Email
tina.mcdermott@harlow.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1279446655

Buyer Location

Locality
HARLOW ESSEX
Postcode
CM20 1WG
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH35 West Essex
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Harlow
Electoral Ward
Little Parndon & Town Centre
Westminster Constituency
Harlow

Further Information

Notice Documents

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