Award

Provision of Legal Support and Advice to Suffolk County Council on the Sizewell C Proposals

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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13 Sep 2019 at 08:40

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council is seeking a single service provider to offer legal support and advice related to the Sizewell C Nuclear Power Station proposals. This tender, titled "Provision of Legal Support and Advice to Suffolk County Council on the Sizewell C Proposals," falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on legal services. The procurement process completed with the award date on 30th July 2019. The contract period commenced on 1st September 2019 and will run until 30th September 2023. This tender was conducted using a selective procurement method, with a total contract value of £100,000.

This opportunity is particularly relevant for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating within the legal services sector, especially those with expertise in public, environmental, planning, and energy law. Businesses that can demonstrate experience in handling complex legal frameworks associated with infrastructure projects will find themselves well-positioned to compete for similar contracts. Engaging with Suffolk County Council provides a pathway for SMEs to expand their portfolio and collaborate on significant national infrastructure initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Legal Support and Advice to Suffolk County Council on the Sizewell C Proposals

Notice Description

The purpose of this Legal Services agreement is to appoint a single service provider, operating under the Crown Commercial Services framework agreement WPS Legal Services (RM3788 Lot 2a) to provide legal services (public law, environmental law, planning law and energy and natural resources) to Suffolk County Council. The legal services framework agreement relates to SCC's objectives and obligations in respect of the Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project (NSIPs) application for the Sizewell C Nuclear Power Station (the NSIP). The appointed law firm will operate in accordance with the framework agreement for a period of the date of this agreement to 30th September 2023.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8961fa5d-3a2a-4a2c-89ab-56be4cc1a03d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e0dce79-a33b-47bd-95ac-9cd6c086a173
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
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
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Sep 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jun 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jul 20196 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2019 - 30 Sep 2023 4-5 years
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
SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Michelle Youngs
Contact Email
michelle.youngs@suffolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01473 265789

Buyer Location

Locality
IPSWICH
Postcode
IP1 2BX
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH62 Ipswich
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Gipping
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SHARPE PRITCHARD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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