Award

Legal expertise for Section 38/S278 incomplete schemes

LEEDS CITY COUNCIL

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Award

21 Jun 2021 at 14:13

Summary of the contracting process

Leeds City Council is seeking legal expertise for handling disputes related to incomplete Section 38/S278 schemes in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process, which is currently in the award stage, involves a contract valued at £120,000 and is classified under the CPV code for legal advisory and representation services. The tender process used a selective procurement method and was conducted via a restricted procedure, with the tender period concluding on 22 April 2021 and the contract period running from 21 June 2021 to 12 April 2023.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for law firms specialising in public sector contracts, specifically those with experience in highway law and dispute resolution. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to participate, as the buying organisation recognises their capabilities. Businesses that can offer legal services aligned with the specified needs of Leeds City Council may find significant growth opportunities stemming from this contract, particularly those able to provide expert legal counsel in infrastructure-related matters.

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Notice Title

Legal expertise for Section 38/S278 incomplete schemes

Notice Description

It is the Council's duty to ensure all highway works are carried out to the required standards and handed over for final approval and subsequent adoption. A legal organisation with expertise in handling Section 38 disputes is required to resolve any incomplete Section 38/S278 schemes.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a3be44d1-0fca-4676-a869-5c6687d244b2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6f5041e-a346-46cf-90eb-73c5aa98e160
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted 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
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jun 20214 years ago
Contract Period
20 Jun 2021 - 12 Apr 2023 1-2 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
LEEDS CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 3DL
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BELLAVAIL IMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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