Tender

Southwark Solicitors' Framework

LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK

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Tender

21 Oct 2017 at 18:43

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Southwark is initiating a procurement process for a four-year framework for legal services, specifically designed to support both its own departments and other interested London local authorities. The tender, titled "Southwark Solicitors' Framework," has an estimated value ranging from £18 million to £25 million, with Southwark's portion projected at around £9 million over the contract duration. The procurement method is selective, utilising a restricted procedure, and the deadline for submitting tenders is set for 24 November 2017. The contracts are expected to be awarded by July 2018, covering services primarily in London, United Kingdom, under the legal services industry category.

This tender presents significant opportunities for law firms, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) with experience in providing legal services. Businesses that can demonstrate capability in handling legal matters for local authorities and similar organisations will be well-positioned to compete. Engaging in this procurement can lead to long-term collaborations and steady revenue streams for successful bidders, contributing to their overall business growth and expansion within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Southwark Solicitors' Framework

Notice Description

The London Borough of Southwark intends to procure a four year framework for legal services (solicitor's services) to serve both its own departments and other interested London local authorities, their wholly owned companies, London CCGS, London Fire Brigade, London Councils and the Local Government Association. It is anticipated that the contracts will be awarded July 2018. The total estimated value of the framework will be between PS18 million to PS25 million of which Southwark's spend is estimated at PS9 million for the four year period.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ede4557-19e4-45b3-a333-b743cf5299df
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
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
£25,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Oct 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Nov 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jul 2018 - 1 Jul 2022 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 2QH
Post Town
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
London Bridge & West Bermondsey
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Further Information

Notice Documents

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