Tender

Legal Services Framework

SOVINI LIMITED

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Tender

24 Nov 2018 at 14:30

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Sovini Group is currently seeking tenders for a Legal Services Framework, which will be available for a duration of 48 months, with an estimated expenditure of £4,000,000 to £5,000,000. The procurement is situated in the North West of the United Kingdom and is at the tender stage, with submissions due by 19 December 2018. This process is being conducted using an open procedure under the UK Public Contracts Regulations 2015, allowing for broad participation. The selected Service Providers will be required to offer a helpline for Sovini officers, enhancing support throughout the contract period starting from 1 February 2019 to 31 January 2023.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for legal firms, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to secure a framework agreement and establish a long-term working relationship with Sovini and its subsidiaries. Companies that specialise in legal services and can demonstrate capacity to provide comprehensive support over the duration of the contract will find this opportunity advantageous for expanding their client base. The competitive nature of this framework also allows for partnerships and collaborations, which can enhance service delivery and business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Legal Services Framework

Notice Description

The Sovini Group ("Sovini") invites tenders for organisations ("Service Providers") to participate in a 48 month Agreement ('the Agreement') for the provision of Legal Services ("Services"). The range of Services be supplied are detailed in the tender documentation. The Agreement will be used by Sovini and all subsidiaries of Sovini, both current and future. Estimated expenditure across all lots during the Agreement will be in the region of PS4,000,000 - PS5,000,000. This tender is being undertaken as a light-touch pseudo-open procedure, as permitted under Regulations 74 - 77 of the UK statutory instrument Public Contracts Regulations 2015/102. Sovini intends to award annual retainers for some lots of the framework. For all lots of the framework the Service Provider ranked first in each lot following evaluation of tenders will be required to provide a 20 minute helpline (free of charge) accessible by phone or email providing Sovini officers access to informal advice.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f751fcb-8c40-4f64-a710-cffd81d9552f
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Nov 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Dec 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2019 - 31 Jan 2023 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOVINI LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BOOTLE
Postcode
L30 4TH
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD73 Sefton
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Sefton
Electoral Ward
Netherton and Orrell
Westminster Constituency
Bootle

Further Information

Notice Documents

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