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Retained External Legal Advisor to Provide Expert Legal Advice and Support for the delivery of the Transport Capital Programme

SEFTON COUNCIL

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15 Apr 2024 at 14:37

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Summary of the contracting process

The Sefton Council has awarded a contract for Retained External Legal Advisor services for the Transport Capital Programme to Brabners LLP. The contract has a value of GBP 100,000 and will be in effect from April 22, 2024, to March 31, 2027. The procurement method used was a selective procedure, with a tender period ending on March 8, 2024. The contract is classified under legal services (CPV code: 79100000) and is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

This tender for legal services by Sefton Council presents an opportunity for legal firms experienced in land acquisition and planning to provide specialist advice. Businesses with expertise in legal services, particularly those skilled in Compulsory Purchase Powers, can compete for this contract. The contract duration and value offer stability for growth and long-term partnership potential, making it an attractive opportunity for legal service providers wishing to expand their portfolio.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Retained External Legal Advisor to Provide Expert Legal Advice and Support for the delivery of the Transport Capital Programme

Notice Description

Sefton Council require a suitably qualified and experienced Legal Firm with experience in land acquisition particularly using Compulsory Purchase Powers and in Planning to provide ongoing specialist advice and support to the Council in support of a number of projects within the Transport Capital Programme. Conducted under the Framework: External Legal Services by Solicitors for the Northwest Legal Consortium NWLC Commission Reference 2023/0001784524

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d82fcc64-4bb5-4a76-9b42-faa4845c65ed
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Apr 20241 years ago
Contract Period
21 Apr 2024 - 31 Mar 2027 2-3 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
SEFTON COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BOOTLE
Postcode
L20 3NJ
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Sefton
Electoral Ward
Derby
Westminster Constituency
Bootle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRABNERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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