Tender

Legal Services

THE ASSOCIATION OF NORTH EAST COUNCILS LIMITED

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Tender

02 May 2023 at 11:56

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Association of North East Councils Limited, trading as the North East Procurement Organisation (NEPO), has initiated a tender process for the provision of legal services. The tender, identified as NEPO513, aims to establish a multi-supplier Framework with a maximum of 12 suppliers. This opportunity is open to suppliers across the United Kingdom and can be accessed through the Open eTendering system. The deadline for tender submissions is June 6, 2023, with a contract period set to start on September 3, 2023, and end on September 2, 2027. The total contract value is GBP 50,000,000, with the procurement method being an open procedure above the threshold.

This legal services tender by NEPO presents opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs looking to offer services to contracting authorities throughout the UK. Businesses in the legal services industry are well-suited to compete in this tender. Interested suppliers must register their expression of interest and submit tenders through the Open eTendering system. NEPO does not guarantee the actual value of orders that will be placed with successful suppliers by any Contracting Authority. For more information on submission guidelines and technical support, suppliers can visit NEPO's website or contact the designated individual, Stephanie Westgarth, via email at professional.services@nepo.org or phone at 0191 638 0040.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Legal Services

Notice Description

The Association of North East Councils Trading as the North East Procurement Organisation (NEPO) is seeking to establish a multi-supplier Framework for the provision of legal services, for us by contracting authorities throughout the United Kingdom. The Framework will consist of a maximum of 12 suppliers. The opportunity can be accessed via the Open eTendering system. Suppliers wishing to be considered for this Framework Agreement must register their expression of interest and submit a tender through the Open eTendering System. If not already registered, candidates should register on the Open eTendering system at https://www.open-uk.org/ Tenders must be submitted using the link above. Tenders submitted via post or email methods will not be accepted. If you need technical assistance from the Open Support team, this can be requested via open.support@nepo.org PLEASE NOTE: Open is accessible 24/7 however, technical support is available Monday - Thursday 8:30 - 5pm and Friday 8.30 - 4.30pm For guidance on how to submit your response through Open, please visit https://www.open-hub.org/training to access the available Training Guides. NEPO does not give any guarantee and/or warrant the actual value of orders (if any) which will be placed with the successful suppliers by any Contracting Authority using the Framework Agreement pursuant to this process and accepts no liability thereof.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ab952dc1-ce1b-4449-87d3-289a29372c69
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4381eaf-85dd-48ac-8964-df796c6d65c0
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 (above threshold)
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
£50,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 May 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jun 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Sep 2023 - 2 Sep 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
THE ASSOCIATION OF NORTH EAST COUNCILS LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GATESHEAD
Postcode
NE8 3DF
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Gateshead
Electoral Ward
Bridges
Westminster Constituency
Gateshead Central and Whickham

Further Information

Notice Documents

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