Award

ENQ1137 - External legal assistance to provide documentation for the new Market Hall

DERBY CITY COUNCIL

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Award

07 Apr 2025 at 10:36

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Derby City Council is seeking external legal assistance to provide documentation for the new Market Hall, classified under the industry category of Legal services (CPV 79100000). This procurement process, conducted under a call-off from a framework agreement through a selective method, is now at the Award stage, having completed the tendering phase. The project is based in the East Midlands, UK, with the contract running from 14 May 2024 to 30 April 2025, valued at £14,750. Freeths LLP has been awarded this contract, as they are on the EM Lawshare Framework Agreement with Legal Services. Key dates include the tender period end date on 13 May 2024 and the award date published on 7 April 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for legal firms, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs), to engage in public sector work and establish long-term relationships with local government bodies. Businesses with strong legal expertise and a track record of working within framework agreements, such as providing comprehensive legal documentation, would be well-suited to compete. The selective procurement method ensures that established and capable firms like Freeths LLP can provide high-quality legal services, thereby contributing to the growth and development of the regional infrastructure.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ENQ1137 - External legal assistance to provide documentation for the new Market Hall

Notice Description

External legal assistance to provide documentation for the new Market Hall. We will be calling on the services of Freeths who are on a the EM Lawshare Framework Agreement with Legal Services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-71a23f7a-22a7-4ba0-9841-f8d6fa111ef2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3210140e-08d7-462f-b56c-9511841cbca9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
£14,750 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£14,750 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 May 20241 years ago
Contract Period
13 May 2024 - 30 Apr 2025 6-12 months
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
DERBY CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DERBY
Postcode
DE1 2FS
Post Town
Derby
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF11 Derby
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Derby
Electoral Ward
Darley
Westminster Constituency
Derby South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FREETHS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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