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Children's Social Care Public Liability Insurance Claims

SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL

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17 Dec 2025 at 15:02

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Sheffield City Council has awarded a contract for handling public liability insurance claims related to Children's Social Care. This contract, titled "Children's Social Care Public Liability Insurance Claims," falls under the legal services category and involves managing and resolving claims effectively. The awarded contract is located in Yorkshire and the Humber and has been assigned to Weightmans LLP, a large supplier specialising in legal services. The procurement process was managed using a method specified as "Other -", and the award stage was reached on 17th December 2025. The contract is set to run for a period starting on 22nd December 2025 and concluding on 21st December 2028, with a budget of £240,000.

Businesses specialising in legal services, especially those adept at managing complex insurance claims, will find growth opportunities in this contract awarded by Sheffield City Council. Weightmans LLP, with its scale and expertise, has been selected, showcasing the potential for larger firms familiar with public sector contractual requirements to excel. This contract emphasises the importance of leveraging sector-specific experience to handle intricate social care-related claims, presenting a promising avenue for firms seeking to expand their public sector partnerships in regions like Yorkshire and the Humber.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Children's Social Care Public Liability Insurance Claims

Notice Description

The Council is looking to award a contract to a 3rd party supplier to provide legal support to investigate and manage the claim through to conclusion for Children's Social Care

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-56c1ff1f-f3fa-45c0-aea1-8bace6423ebd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86e47c1a-f760-4e43-9f66-089ebccd44a8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
22 Dec 2025 - 21 Dec 2028 3-4 years
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
SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 2HH
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WEIGHTMANS

Further Information

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