Tender

QU126 - Legal Advice for Contractual Claims for a Major Construction Project

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderAmendment

20 Jun 2018 at 10:11

Tender Notice
TenderAmendment

20 Jun 2018 at 10:10

Tender Notice
Tender

13 Jun 2018 at 16:23

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Birmingham City Council is currently seeking legal advice for contractual claims related to a major construction project under tender ID QU126. The procurement process, initiated on 13th June 2018 and set to close on 27th June 2018, focuses on the provision of legal advisory services, specifically concerning options available to the Council for enforcing contractual agreements and addressing potential claims. The anticipated contract period will commence on 9th July 2018 and last until 8th July 2019. Interested bidders are required to submit their completed documentation through the in-tend portal by noon on the specified deadline.

This tender presents significant opportunities for legal firms specialised in construction law and contract disputes, enabling them to engage in a critical advisory role for the Council. Companies equipped to handle complex legal relationships and claims in construction settings will be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The successful bidder will provide vital ongoing legal support, which may include potential litigation representation, thus offering avenues for sustained business engagement and potential growth in the public sector legal services market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QU126 - Legal Advice for Contractual Claims for a Major Construction Project

Notice Description

The Council has a contractual relationship with a development partner on a major construction project and is seeking legal assistance to consider the options available to the Council and, if necessary, enforcement of the terms of the agreement. The Council will therefore require advice and representation with regard to any potential claim/s against other organisations arising from a series of interrelated strategic contracts, including construction contracts. The advice and representation required is made up of two stages; Stage One - Review all relevant material in relation to the claims and the contractual relationship. - Provide formal advice on the Council's position in respect of the contractual relationship and options for the Council, including any potential claim. - Issue initial relevant correspondence (potentially to include letters before claim) to relevant organisations on behalf of the Council, subject to client approval. Stage Two - To provide necessary on-going advice, legal support and representation in relation to this matter until resolved, including the possibility for formal litigation representation, if required. Registration and use of in-tend is free. All correspondence for this procurement process must be via the in-tend correspondence function. If you are unable to register with in-tend please either email us at cps@birmingham.gov.uk or call 0121 464 8000. If you are interested in tendering please click on the following link to access the Council's tender Portal:-. https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ and submit your details to register as a bidder. We will send you a log on and password so you can download the quotation document. Your completed quotation documentation should be returned by noon on 4 July 2018 via the 'in-tend' system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc Additional information: If you are interested in tendering please click on the following link to access Birmingham City Council's tender Portal. Delivery Notes Birmingham Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8c223787-98be-4c29-a568-477a722eed9e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/388d107b-897e-4e98-8454-b53428cc6a45
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79100000 - Legal services

79111000 - Legal advisory services

79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jun 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jul 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
8 Jul 2018 - 8 Jul 2019 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
WEST MIDLANDS
Postcode
B4 7WB
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
Newtown
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

Notice Documents

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