Tender

LS1721 Legal Services Framework Solicitors

WILTSHIRE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Tender

15 Jun 2023 at 16:41

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08 Jun 2023 at 17:10

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05 Jun 2023 at 14:33

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31 May 2023 at 10:12

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26 Apr 2023 at 16:19

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Summary of the contracting process

Wiltshire Council is currently inviting tenders for the LS1721 Legal Services Framework Solicitors, seeking external legal services in various areas such as planning, property, employment, commercial, and more. The procurement method is an open procedure, with a tender period ending on June 16, 2023. The contract period begins on September 1, 2023, and ends on August 31, 2027. This presents an opportunity for legal firms and in-house legal teams to support the Council in providing expertise at different levels across multiple service categories.

This tender by Wiltshire Council aims to create opportunities for legal service providers to contribute to various legal matters within the local government context. Businesses specializing in legal services, especially those with experience in planning, property, employment, commercial, and related fields, are well-suited to compete. The Council encourages a range of expertise to meet its diverse legal support needs, and the procurement process is modernized through an open and transparent procedure. The deadline for submissions is quickly approaching, so interested parties should act promptly to be considered for potential contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

LS1721 Legal Services Framework Solicitors

Notice Description

Wiltshire Council are inviting tenders from number of firms of solicitors and in house legal teams or other organisations that will be able and willing to supply external legal services in a local government context on behalf of the Council to support the Councils existing in house legal team in order to meet their needs. This may include any work that the Councils in house legal team would usually carry out and Suppliers may be required to assist the Councils in house legal team with their cases or have conduct of cases. Being selected as a party to the Framework Agreement does not guarantee the award of any individual contracts under the Agreement or any other business with the Council. The number of Suppliers that will be requested to become party to the Framework Agreement will be capped at 5 per Lot. The fact that particular Suppliers have previously provided legal services to the Council will of itself neither be an advantage nor a disadvantage in the current tender process. Suppliers may be required to provide advice and or representation in respect of all Lots. The Council requires expertise at all levels and Suppliers will be expected to offer a range of expertise to provide support at the required level. The list of lots of lots is set out below. The type of work listed under each lot heading is intended to be indicative and non exhaustive. Lots Suppliers are invited to submit a tender in respect of one or more of the following Lots Lot 1 Planning General Advice Section 106 Agreements Other planning casework for example Enforcement certificates of lawful use revocations of permission Planning Inquiries and appeals Advice and representation at Planning Committees CPOs Lot 2 Property General advice Sales Rights to buy Purchases Leases Shared ownership leases Miscellaneous transactions for example licences easements agreements encroachments adverse possession CPOs Lot 3 Employment General advice Preparation of case Conduct of hearing or trial Lot 4 Commercial General advice Agreements Public Procurement Subsidy Control Corporate Structures Construction Academies PFI Lot 5 Civil and Criminal Litigation General advice Preparation of case Conduct of hearing or trial Housing possessions Debt collection Licensing appeals Parking enforcement Prosecutions to include but not limited to benefit trading standards education libraries Lot 6 Adult Services General Advice Conduct of hearings Lot 7 Childcare Services General advice Appeals Child protection Case preparation Conduct of hearings Lot 8 General Local Government Matters General advice Attending Committees Information law and Data protection Suppliers are requested not to indicate an interest in any Lot where it is felt that there is insufficient experience and expertise

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed49285a-4951-4b7e-911a-458a574d8985
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jun 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jun 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2023 - 31 Aug 2027 4-5 years
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
WILTSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TROWBRIDGE
Postcode
BA14 8JN
Post Town
Bath
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Trowbridge Central
Westminster Constituency
South West Wiltshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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