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Legal Services Framework

Tees Valley Combined Authority

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

14 Dec 2021 at 13:56

Award Notice
Tender

27 May 2021 at 15:46

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Tees Valley Combined Authority is seeking to establish a Legal Services Framework to provide specialised legal support across various disciplines. The procurement, classified under the legal services category, is at the Award stage with a total estimated value of between £5 million and £7.5 million over a four-year contract period, which is set to run from 2nd August 2021 to 31st July 2025. The tender was officially published on 27th May 2021, with a submission deadline of 28th June 2021. This initiative is located in the North East of England and follows an open procurement method, allowing widespread participation from interested suppliers.

This tender presents a considerable opportunity for law firms, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to broaden their client base and engage in long-term contracts within public sector legal services. Firms with prior experience in legal disciplines relevant to the specified Lots will be especially well-suited to compete. Given the cross-disciplinary nature of the framework, businesses with capabilities in various legal fields may find viable opportunities to deliver multiple services, thereby enhancing their growth potential in the competitive public procurement landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Legal Services Framework

Notice Description

Tees Valley Combined Authority wishes to establish a group-wide legal services framework to provide specialist legal support in a range of disciplines which will be divided into Lots. Prospective providers for respective Lots will be required to demonstrate previous experience in their field and within specific sectors. It is recognised that there may be some cross-over between Lots, and some commissions may span more than one Lot. It is anticipated that the total value of all the Lots over the next 4 years will be between five and seven and half million. (subject to the needs and resources of external funders). You can access the procurement documents via the NEPO portal : www.nepoportal.org, where need to register if you are not already to be able to access the tender documents. Portal reference number DN546971

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-794e9319-a66d-4cad-ac32-9db070910624
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93e95521-a95f-452b-bc17-2aaea74745d0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
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
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Nov 20214 years ago
Contract Period
2 Aug 2021 - 31 Jul 2025 3-4 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
Tees Valley Combined Authority
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STOCKTON-ON-TEES
Postcode
TS17 6QY
Postcode Area
Cleveland
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC31 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Stockton-on-Tees
Electoral Ward
Mandale & Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
7
Supplier Names

JACKSONS LAW LIMITED

Muckles LLP

Womble Bond Dickinson (UK) LLP

The Endeavour Partnership LLP

Geldards LLP

Addleshaw Goddard LLP

Pinsent Masons LLP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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