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Legal Services Panel Framework 2025

CITY OF DONCASTER COUNCIL

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20 Feb 2025 at 16:10

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Doncaster Council (CDC) has completed the procurement process for a Legal Services Panel Framework 2025. This framework, classified under CPV code 79100000 for legal services, is designed to fulfil the needs of CDC, with an extended availability to South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA). The framework comprises two lots: Lot 1 (General Legal Services) with an estimated contract value of £670,000, and Lot 2 (Adult Care Legal Services) valued at £1,000,000. This open procedure commenced on February 11, 2025, and will conclude on February 10, 2028, with a potential 12-month extension. The procurement involved an open method and targeted small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The final decision was published on February 20, 2025, following the tender period end date of December 20, 2024.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs in the legal services sector, given its substantial contract values and extended regional scope. Organisations experienced in general and adult care legal services can gain long-term stability and increased visibility by participating. The council has appointed a maximum of four advisors for each lot, with selected suppliers including Sharpe Pritchard LLP, Weightmans LLP, Ward Hadaway LLP, Geldards LLP, and Browne Jacobson LLP. The framework's broad geographical reach and the potential for renewal provide additional incentives for businesses looking to establish or strengthen their presence in public sector legal services.

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Notice Title

Legal Services Panel Framework 2025

Notice Description

CDC are looking to appoint a panel of advisors onto a framework agreement for the provision of legal services. The framework is designed to meet the needs of CDC. CDC has also permitted South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) to access the framework in which case SYMCA will place an order directly with the advisor. There is an option to extend the Framework by a further 12 months at the sole discretion of the Council, giving a possible contract end date of 10th February 2029. The Council has split this opportunity into two lots: Lot 1 General Legal Services - Estimated contract value PS670,000 Lot 2 Adult Care Legal Services - Estimated contract value PS1,000,000 As detailed in the Invitation to Tender documents. The Council will appoint a maximum of four Advisors for each of Lots 1 and Lots 2.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7c1247a4-df46-4393-b073-a28e8c46cc8c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba68716b-bba7-41ba-aea9-c590e3ee164d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£1,670,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,670,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
4 Feb 2025 - 3 Feb 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY OF DONCASTER COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DONCASTER
Postcode
DN1 3BU
Post Town
Doncaster
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE35 Doncaster
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Doncaster
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Doncaster Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
5
Supplier Names

BROWNE JACOBON

GELDARDS

SHARPE PRITCHARD

WARD HADAWAY

WEIGHTMANS

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