Award

Process Server & Tracing Agent

SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

03 Jan 2024 at 15:55

TenderAmendment

04 Jul 2023 at 15:43

TenderAmendment

04 Jul 2023 at 15:38

Tender

04 Jul 2023 at 15:34

Summary of the contracting process

The Southampton City Council is seeking a supplier for legal documentation and certification services. The procurement process, currently at the award stage, involves offering a contract for the service of a process server and tracing agent. The contract value is set at £68,000 GBP, with a tender deadline of July 25, 2023, and a contract period starting from September 1, 2023, to September 1, 2025. The council's procurement method is an open procedure above the threshold, with the main procurement category being services, and the location of the service delivery is in Southampton with postal code SO14 7LY.

This tender from the Southampton City Council for legal documentation and certification services presents an opportunity for businesses in the legal services sector. Companies offering process serving, tracing, and legal document certification services would be well-suited to compete in this tender. The council's choice of an open procedure creates a transparent and competitive bidding process for interested suppliers. Understanding the specific legal requirements and delivery addresses as outlined in the tender documents is crucial for businesses seeking to participate and potentially secure this contract for business growth.

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Notice Title

Process Server & Tracing Agent

Notice Description

Southampton City Council requires the services of a process server and tracing agent. The chosen provider would serve such legal documents as reasonably required by the Council including without limitation: Summons and claims forms; Injunctions; Enforcement notices Statutory demands; Bankruptcy and winding up petitions; Court orders; Notices of seeking possession and demotion; Court bundles; Counsel briefs; and Restricted, sensitive and Confidential Children's and Adults' documents Additional information: Please search for ref REQ/1000182 to access the opportunity.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-62f2587c-b99a-4cc8-a14f-6d2cf76dad0d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/322a7e4e-13f8-442e-a179-10d7c69541ea
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 (above 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

79130000 - Legal documentation and certification services

79720000 - Investigation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£68,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£18,750 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jul 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Dec 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2023 - 1 Sep 2025 2-3 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
SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Caroline Marie Walsh
Contact Email
caroline.walsh@southampton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
023 8254 5849

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO14 7LY
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Bargate
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WEST VIEW HOUSE T/A ARKLINE

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