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PB2023-01444 - Advocacy services

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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21 Oct 2024 at 11:33

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Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council has completed the procurement of advocacy services under the title "PB2023-01444 - Advocacy services". This direct award procurement, completed in the Legal Services industry category, covers services across the region of England in the United Kingdom. The procurement process transitioned from the tender period, which ended on 22 December 2023, to the award stage, announced on 21 October 2024. The awarded contract spans from 1 January 2024 to 1 June 2025, with a total value of £600,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for legal service providers, particularly those capable of delivering advocacy services. The direct award to Fountain Chambers highlights the potential for SMEs specialising in legal services to secure contracts with local authorities. Businesses adept in handling advocacy tasks can leverage this procurement to demonstrate their capabilities and build a robust portfolio with public sector engagements. This creates a pathway for sustained business growth and collaboration with governmental organisations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PB2023-01444 - Advocacy services

Notice Description

Retrospective - Advocacy Services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9e420c12-21fb-4e6f-b573-00aa4925538b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/efeb7846-37fe-4087-ba79-f8f009edcdbd
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Dec 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Dec 20232 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2024 - 1 Jun 2025 1-2 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
DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DARLINGTON
Postcode
DL1 5QT
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC33 Darlington
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
Darlington
Electoral Ward
Park East
Westminster Constituency
Darlington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FOUNTAIN CHAMBERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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