Planning

Solicitors Framework

SOUTHWARK COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Planning

08 Aug 2017 at 15:02

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

04 Aug 2017 at 09:32

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

03 Aug 2017 at 16:04

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Southwark is currently in the planning stage for a tender titled "Solicitors Framework", which seeks to establish a four-year framework for legal services valued between £18 million and £25 million. This contract aims to serve various entities, including Southwark's own departments, other London local authorities, their wholly owned companies, and London fire services. The council is conducting a soft market testing exercise to gauge interest and gather insights from potential legal service providers, with submissions due by the extended deadline of 21st August 2017. Framework contracts are expected to be awarded in July 2018, with Southwark's estimated spend being around £9 million over the contract duration.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for legal firms looking to expand their portfolio by providing services to a range of public sector clients in London. Businesses specialising in legal services, particularly those experienced in working with local authorities and public sector entities, would be well-positioned to compete for this framework. Engaging with the buyers during the market testing phase could also help firms refine their proposals and strengthen their chances of success in the forthcoming procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Solicitors Framework

Notice Description

The London Borough of Southwark intends to procure a four year framework for legal services (solicitors services) to serve both its own departments, other interested London local authorities, their wholly owned companies, London fire services and London CCGs. It is anticipated that framework contracts will be awarded in July 2018. The total estimated value of the framework will be between PS18 million to PS25 million of which Southwark's spend is estimated at PS9 million for the four year period. The council wishes to run a soft market testing exercise to assess potential interest in this framework from legal firms, and also seek their views to help inform both procurement documentation and the commissioning process. Additional information: Please note, the deadline for the submission of the suppliers' questionnaire has been extended to Monday 21st August 2017.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6dfa9a60-f442-4110-9fd9-88558b4387b9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f362b322-ffc5-48c4-a3f3-8cbc999acd48
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
8 Aug 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
23 Feb 2018Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTHWARK COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 2QH
Post Town
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
London Bridge & West Bermondsey
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Further Information

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