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Legal Services - Schools and Leisure BSF PFI project

Leeds City Council

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02 Aug 2024 at 13:38

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Summary of the contracting process

Leeds City Council has awarded a contract for legal services related to schools and leisure BSF PFI projects to Weightmans LLP. The procurement process, classified under the legal services industry category (CPV code: 79100000), employs a direct award method. The awarded contract, valued at £50,000, is located in Yorkshire and the Humber and spans from 3rd August 2024 to 30th June 2025. Key dates to note include the tender period's conclusion on 2nd August 2024, with the contract award officially published on the same day. Leeds City Council is the buyer, with Paul Doherty as the contact point.

This tender presents significant opportunities for large law firms specialising in public sector legal support services, particularly those with experience in PFI projects. Smaller enterprises and VCSEs are not eligible, making this an ideal opportunity for established legal firms looking to expand their portfolio within the public sector. The direct award method indicates a quick procurement process, enabling firms like Weightmans LLP to promptly commence work and engage with the Council on critical legal matters associated with the BSF PFI initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Legal Services - Schools and Leisure BSF PFI project

Notice Description

Appointment of Weightmans LLP to provide legal services in relation to the schools and leisure BSF PFI projects

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5e9e7759-566e-4529-801b-779441ff1a26
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36764fcf-c562-4c03-ad80-b5ced9143093
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
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
£50,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Aug 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Aug 20242 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jul 2024 - 30 Jun 2025 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
Leeds City Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 1UR
Postcode Area
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Weightmans LLP

Further Information

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