Award

Bilingual general and legal advice

LEEDS CITY COUNCIL

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Award

29 Jun 2023 at 15:50

Summary of the contracting process

The Leeds City Council has awarded a contract for the provision of bilingual (English and Cantonese) general and legal advice as part of the Hong Kong BNO Welcome Programme in Yorkshire and Humber. The contract, titled "Bilingual general and legal advice," is valued at £24,390 GBP and was directly awarded to Kirklees Citizens Advice and Law Centre. The service will mainly be delivered remotely and via telephone, covering the region of Yorkshire and the Humber. The contract period is from 1st July 2023 to 31st December 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in legal advisory services, particularly those with bilingual capabilities in English and Cantonese. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise sector (VCSE) organisations may find this contract suitable for bidding. The procurement stage is completed, and interested parties can explore potential collaborations with the Leeds City Council for similar future opportunities in the services sector.

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Notice Title

Bilingual general and legal advice

Notice Description

Provision of bilingual (English and Cantonese) general and legal advice being part of the Hong Kong BNO Welcome Programme in Yorkshire and Humber. The service will provide access to information and advice to Hongkongers coming to Yorkshire and Humber via the BNO visa route. In order to cover the region, the service would be predominantly delivered remotely and by telephone (with facility for video-call, email, text etc.). The person delivering the service would be bi-lingual (English-Cantonese) Support could include: * Advice and information about the scheme and rights of BNO visa holders and their families * Legal advice related to the BNO visa route * Advice and support with proving right to work and ensuring worker's rights * Resolving difficulties with renting properties * Help and advice with accessing education for children * Information and help to access health services * Information on the tax system in the UK * Applications for NRPF conditions to be lifted * General information and help with understanding services in the UK

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7dd873aa-d1d6-4f3d-9549-4db159ed1a24
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/376e7bbd-dcfc-4828-b588-27a23a8aa90a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
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

79111000 - Legal advisory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£24,390 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£24,390 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jun 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jun 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jun 20232 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2023 - 31 Dec 2023 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEEDS CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 1UR
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KIRKLEES CITIZENS ADVICE AND LAW CENTRE

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