Award

Provision of Legal Services Framework Agreement

TORUS62 LTD (AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES AND ALL OTHER BODIES IDENTIFIED)

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Award

02 Oct 2017 at 12:41

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the appointment of qualified service providers for the "Provision of Legal Services Framework Agreement" by Torus62 Ltd, which operates across the North West of England. This tender is classified under legal services (CPV code 79100000) with a total contract value of £1,600,000. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, with the tender period concluding on 7 August 2017. The contract commenced on 1 September 2017 and is set to end on 31 July 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for legal firms looking to expand their operations within the public sector, particularly those specialising in legal services. SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to consider participation, as the framework is designed to accommodate multiple supply providers. Businesses with expertise in various areas of law, including but not limited to commercial, employment, and public law, would be well-positioned to compete for this framework agreement.

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Notice Title

Provision of Legal Services Framework Agreement

Notice Description

The Authority are seeking to appoint on a multiple supply basis qualified service providers who can deliver a series of legal services and as such, wish to form a Legal Services Framework Agreement which will operate across the North West of England.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-83fdb9f2-63e6-4b01-a5be-a9a46124c2e6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce7ba539-ed57-4d67-9b0b-319cac8001b9
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, 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
£1,600,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,600,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Oct 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Aug 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Aug 20178 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2017 - 31 Jul 2021 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
TORUS62 LTD (AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES AND ALL OTHER BODIES IDENTIFIED)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
rachel.willacy@wearetorus.co.uk
Contact Phone
+447881854186

Buyer Location

Locality
ST HELENS
Postcode
WA9 1LD
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
St. Helens
Electoral Ward
Peasley Cross & Fingerpost
Westminster Constituency
St Helens South and Whiston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
11
Supplier Names

ANTHONY COLLINS SOLICITORS

BEVAN BRITTAN

BRABNERS

CROFTONS SOLICITORS

DEVONSHIRES

FORBES SOLICITORS

FREETHS

PRIMAS LAW

PRINCE EVANS SOLICITORS

TROWERS & HAMLINS

WEIGHTMANS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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