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The McCloud Remedy

CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL

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01 May 2025 at 13:53

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "The McCloud Remedy" was conducted by Cheshire West and Chester Borough Council, located in Ellesmere Port, UK. This tender, classified under the legal services category (CPV code 79100000), was set within the geographical scope of England. The procurement stage is now completed, with the contract being awarded on 28 April 2025 for a duration of one year, concluding on 27 April 2026. No specific procurement method was detailed beyond "Other -". The tender had a value of £86,000 and was part of a service procurement initiative, with the tender period ending on 19 February 2025. The key contact person at Cheshire West and Chester Borough Council was Chris Foley.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses with expertise in legal services, particularly those specialising in pension-related legalities, as suggested by the reference to "The McCloud Remedy". Although the contract has been awarded to AON Solutions UK Limited, there is a clear indication of opportunities for large-scale companies able to provide comprehensive legal advisory services. While the tender might not have been well-suited for SMEs or VCSEs, due to potential complexity and specific service demands, it highlights an ongoing need for similar services which could be beneficial for businesses looking to expand their clientele in the public sector. Engaging in such contracts can lead to significant business growth through the establishment of long-term relationships with governmental bodies.

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Notice Title

The McCloud Remedy

Notice Description

The McCloud Remedy

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-af3b76e8-7b44-4f7c-9d3e-c5fe4bdc3add
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf126efa-0ce0-4233-bb58-7f89fa67b46b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
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

79100000 - Legal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£86,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£86,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
27 Apr 2025 - 27 Apr 2026 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
CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ELLESMERE PORT
Postcode
CH65 0BA
Post Town
Chester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
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
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Central & Grange
Westminster Constituency
Ellesmere Port and Bromborough

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AON SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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