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Legal Services - Housing Disrepairs

NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL

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03 Apr 2025 at 14:37

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Summary of the contracting process

North Yorkshire Council has awarded a contract for "Legal Services - Housing Disrepairs" under the industry category of legal services (CPV 79100000). The contract, referenced RM6240, involves the management and conduct of housing condition claims in the Civil Courts and includes providing occasional legal training to the Council's staff. Forbes Solicitors, a suitably qualified firm, has been selected as the service provider. The contract is valued at £427,000 and spans from 1 April 2025 to 5 September 2028, with the initial two-year period and an option to extend for an additional 17 months. The procurement was conducted through a selective method via a Crown Commercial Service framework, indicating a call-off from an established agreement.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for legal firms specialising in public sector housing issues, particularly those experienced in civil litigation and claims management. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that offer comprehensive legal services, including staff training components, would find this tender particularly relevant. The contract's extended duration and the option to extend provide a stable and long-term engagement for businesses, fostering growth and increased expertise in handling public sector legal matters.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Legal Services - Housing Disrepairs

Notice Description

North Yorkshire Council (NYC) wishes to appoint suitably qualified and experienced legal advisors for amongst other matters, the conduct and management of Housing Condition and other similar Claims in the Civil Courts and associated costs claims. The Service Provider will also be expected to offer, from time to time, training sessions on the law relating Housing Condition matters to housing and legal staff within NYC free of charge. Additional information: Call off agreement via a Crown Commercial Service (CCS) Framework reference number RM6240 for the provision of Public Sector Legal Services. This is an initial 2 year contract with and option to extend for a further 17 months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6bb2c228-340b-4186-9002-634ff3204161
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5708ef98-edce-46a3-a6e2-95044a57afa2
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£427,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£427,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 5 Sep 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
NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHALLERTON
Postcode
DL7 8AD
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE22 North Yorkshire
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
North Yorkshire
Electoral Ward
Romanby
Westminster Constituency
Richmond and Northallerton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FORBES SOLICITORS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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