Award

Additional Legal Services

NORTH EAST ACCESS TO FINANCE LIMITED

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

01 Dec 2022 at 16:06

TenderAmendment

10 Dec 2020 at 09:39

Tender

10 Dec 2020 at 09:12

Summary of the contracting process

The North East Access to Finance Limited has awarded a contract for Additional Legal Services to Square One Law LLP. The procurement process involved seeking legal support on transactional work, equity exits, and re-financing deals. The contract, with a value of £150,000, started on January 22, 2021, and will end on January 21, 2025. The tender was open for bidding under the "Open procedure (below threshold)" method, with a closing date of January 7, 2021, at 12:00 PM. The services are required in Gateshead with the main category being legal services.

This tender for Additional Legal Services by North East Finance offers opportunities for law firms specialising in transactional work, equity exits, and re-financing deals. The contract spans over four years, providing a stable opportunity for long-term business growth. Businesses with expertise in legal services and experience in similar transactional work are well-suited to compete for this tender. The contract's value of £150,000 presents a viable opportunity for legal firms looking to expand their portfolio within the North East Finance sector.

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Notice Title

Additional Legal Services

Notice Description

North East Finance is seeking an additional law firm to provide support on transactional work, equity exits and re-financing deals where its main legal advisers are unable to act, across the portfolio of North East Finance (Holdco) and its subsidiary companies. These services will be on an ad hoc 'as required' basis over period of up to four years from January 2021. Closing date 7 January 2021 at 12.00 noon. Full details are in the Invitation to Tender on www.northeastfinance.org.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5fdfe718-73ab-430a-a7e9-0577a1f87f70
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7eac26e-b408-4b0b-85bd-863766484dac
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
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
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Dec 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jan 20215 years ago
Contract Period
22 Jan 2021 - 21 Jan 2025 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH EAST ACCESS TO FINANCE LIMITED
Contact Name
James Arkless
Contact Email
james.arkless@nea2f.co.uk
Contact Phone
0191 499 8552

Buyer Location

Locality
GATESHEAD
Postcode
NE8 3DF
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Gateshead
Electoral Ward
Bridges
Westminster Constituency
Gateshead Central and Whickham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SQUARE ONE LAW

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