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Legal Panel Services Framework

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18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) is seeking to establish a comprehensive framework for legal services through an open procurement process designated as the "Legal Panel Services Framework." This tender includes three lots: Full Service Provision, Regulatory Advice, and Parliamentary Agents, inviting bidders to apply for any or all of these categories. The deadline for submission is set for 17:00 on Friday, 6th May 2016, with a prior cut-off for clarification questions on 3rd May 2016. This contract is intended to run from 3rd August 2016 through to 2nd August 2020 and presents an opportunity for up to four legal suppliers per lot, based on quality of submissions.

This tender offers significant opportunities for law firms, particularly those with expertise in specialised legal areas, to partner with a key governmental entity. Smaller and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), especially those focusing on legal advisory and representation services, are encouraged to participate, as their incorporation is specifically welcomed. Additionally, firms demonstrating a capacity for value-added services such as training or research resources may have a competitive edge. Engaging with WMCA provides a platform for growth and visibility within the public sector arena, and a successful bid can lead to long-term contracts with a major authority in the West Midlands.

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Notice Title

Legal Panel Services Framework

Notice Description

West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) is seeking to establish a framework of legal service suppliers ('Suppliers') across three Lots covering the full range of legal services required to assist WMCA in meeting its objectives. Suppliers will be required to demonstrate expertise in all areas in respect of which they are successfully appointed and to keep WMCA and its in-house legal, procurement and governance professionals up to date regarding all developments within relevant areas of law. In addition, WMCA seeks "value added" propositions from Suppliers covering areas such as training, staff development, secondments, and access to research resources. This framework opportunity consists of 3 lots: Lot 1 - Full Service Provision Lot 2 - Regulatory Advice Lot 3 - Parliamentary Agents Bidders can submit tenders for any or all of the Lot(s) above. Tenders are due back by the closing date of 17:00 on Friday 6th May 2016 and the deadline for clarification questions, via BravoSolution, is 17:00 on Tuesday 3rd May 2016. It is WMCA's intention to qualify to each lot up to 4 legal Suppliers (although WMCA reserves the right to qualify a higher or lower number dependent upon the quality of responses) Note: On Friday 17th June 2016 the West Midlands ITA and Centro/PTE were dissolved. Transport is now led by Transport for West Midlands (TfWM) - the transport arm of the West Midland Combined Authority(www.westmidlandscombinedauthority.org.uk) Additional information: In order to express an interest in this tender opportunity you must first register your organisation details on the Bravo Solution Portal - https://wmca.bravosolution.co.uk Please see the attached Supplier Registration Guide for more details. Once logged into the portal, please see Current Opportunities and express an interest in 'Project_107 - Legal Services Framework'

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8f48f2ac-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48240236-7411-400e-9c80-ec0db8741a09
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 May 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Apr 20169 years ago
Contract Period
2 Aug 2016 - 2 Aug 2020 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
CENTRO
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B19 3SD
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
9
Supplier Names

ADDLESHAW GODDARD

DWF

EVERSHEDS

LEGAL SERVICES ALLIANCE (LSA

PANNONE CORPORATE

PINSENT MASONS

SHOOSMITHS

TROWERS AND HAMLINS

WINCKWORTH SHERWOOD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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