Award

The provision of External Legal Services by Solicitors for the North West Legal Consortium

SEFTON COUNCIL

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Award

24 Jul 2024 at 08:23

Summary of the contracting process

Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council acted as the lead contracting authority for the North West Legal Consortium (NWLC) in a procurement process for external legal services. The tender, titled "The provision of External Legal Services by Solicitors for the North West Legal Consortium," falls under the legal services industry category (CPV code 79100000) and covers the region of England, United Kingdom. This procurement was conducted using an open procedure and has now reached the award stage. Key dates include the tender publication date of 7th November 2023, the tender period end date of 8th December 2023, the contract start date of 1st May 2024, and the end date of 30th April 2028. The total contract value is £25,000,000 GBP.

This framework contract presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for legal firms looking to expand their market within the public sector. The inclusion of SMEs in the suitability requirements indicates a supportive environment for small to medium-sized enterprises to compete. The awarded firms, which include large entities like Brodies LLP, Browne Jacobson LLP, and several other renowned solicitors, highlight a competitive field. Firms specializing in various aspects of legal services, especially those with a robust in-house support system, would find this contract highly beneficial for business development and long-term client relationships within the public sector.

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Notice Title

The provision of External Legal Services by Solicitors for the North West Legal Consortium

Notice Description

Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council (Sefton) as lead contracting authority for the North West Legal Consortium(NWLC) wishes to procure a framework contract to provide external legal services from firms of solicitors to support the in-house provision of its member organisations.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-826aa894-35fd-4d28-885f-c7e1efdff2fe
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/954d5906-d3a6-4329-b266-53561e242a26
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large, 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
£25,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£25,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Dec 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jun 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2024 - 31 Jul 2028 4-5 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
SEFTON COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mark Woodward
Contact Email
mark.woodward@sefton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1519343484

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
15
Supplier Names

BRODIES

BROWNE JACOBSON

CAPSTICKS

DAC BEACHCROFT

DWF LAW

FORBES

FREETHS

GELDARDS

HILL DICKINSON

MANN ROBERTS SOLICITORS

MSB SOLICITORS

MUCKLE

STEPHENSONS

TLT

WEIGHTMANS

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