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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES PROVIDED OCTOBER & NOVEMBER 2024

WEST MIDLANDS FIRE SERVICE

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04 Feb 2025 at 11:32

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Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Fire Service, based in Birmingham, has concluded a procurement process for "Professional Services Provided October & November 2024," focusing on legal services within the West Midlands, United Kingdom. This procurement, using a limited competitive quotation method, has reached the award stage, with the award announced on 4th February 2025. The procurement involved a contract period starting from 22nd January 2025 to 22nd July 2025, with a total contract value of £29,887. The tender was classified under the CPV code 79100000 for legal services, accommodating the needs of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses in the legal sector, particularly those with expertise in delivering professional services to public sector organisations. The competitive quotation method used in this procurement highlights a chance for smaller, agile enterprises to compete effectively. Firms that can offer high-quality, cost-effective legal services could benefit from similar future opportunities with the West Midlands Fire Service and other public bodies in the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES PROVIDED OCTOBER & NOVEMBER 2024

Notice Description

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES PROVIDED OCTOBER & NOVEMBER 2024

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8576a4ea-4da6-48b1-a088-04ad87ab91c4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1de6dd49-e1cf-4bf5-a931-ac6366aa12e5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
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
£29,887 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£29,887 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
22 Jan 2025 - 22 Jul 2025 6-12 months
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
WEST MIDLANDS FIRE SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B7 4HW
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Nechells
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EVERSHEDS SUTHERLAND (INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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