Award

Public Sector Legal Services (Lot 1)

BLACKPOOL COUNCIL

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28 Nov 2022 at 14:19

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Blackpool Council awarded a contract for Public Sector Legal Services (Lot 1) to DWF LLP with a total value of £400,000. The procurement method used was selective, with a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is from October 1, 2022, to September 30, 2026, providing legal advisory services primarily in the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for legal service providers, especially those experienced in the CPV category of legal advisory services, to engage with public sector contracts. Blackpool Council, the buying organization, sought a large supplier for this award. The Council's focus on SME suitability indicates opportunities for smaller legal firms to explore similar future tenders, contributing to business growth within this industry category in the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Public Sector Legal Services (Lot 1)

Notice Description

Provision of general and complex legal advice as and when required

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6c6c621f-f393-4e90-ab5d-ad24b3771cf6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0601503d-e209-4375-b3ad-61fecf9e31b7
Current Stage
Award
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79111000 - Legal advisory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Nov 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Sep 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Sep 20223 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2022 - 30 Sep 2026 4-5 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
BLACKPOOL COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKPOOL
Postcode
FY1 1NA
Post Town
Blackpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD42 Blackpool
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Blackpool
Electoral Ward
Talbot
Westminster Constituency
Blackpool South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DWF

Further Information

Notice Documents

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