Award

Legal Services

EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL

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Award

27 Aug 2024 at 15:34

Summary of the contracting process

East Suffolk Council has concluded a procurement process to award a contract for Legal Services, specifically focusing on legal advisory and representation services, under CPV code 79110000. The purchasing entity is situated in the East of England and required applicants to participate through a selective procurement method, calling off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £2,000,000, was awarded to BDB Pitmans LLP. The tender period ended on 31 March 2024, with the contract commencing on 1 April 2024 and running through to 31 March 2025.

This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses within the legal services industry, particularly large firms capable of handling comprehensive legal advice and representation. It provides an instance of how companies can secure substantial contracts through established framework agreements. While this particular opportunity was not open to SMEs or voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), it highlights the potential for substantial economic engagements for large-scale legal service providers. Securing such contracts can lead to sustained business growth and the prospect of future collaborations with public sector entities.

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Notice Title

Legal Services

Notice Description

This is a Contract Award Notice

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-996c4b26-4eba-4870-8a9f-33b96173d0a8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b83803c7-d675-469e-9d0d-c0da3ce655b0
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
Not specified
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

79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WOODBRIDGE
Postcode
IP12 1RT
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH63 East Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Melton
Westminster Constituency
Suffolk Coastal

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BDB PITMANS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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