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Award

09 Dec 2019 at 16:50

Tender

03 Jun 2019 at 09:26

Summary of the contracting process

The Newcastle City Council, acting as the Lead Authority for NEPO (North East Procurement Organisation), has established a Framework Agreement for the provision of Legal Services under the title "NEPO 513 - Legal Services Framework." This tender falls within the legal services sector, specifically classified under the CPV code 79100000. The procurement process, which was initiated as an open procedure, has now reached the award stage, following the completion of the tender period that ended on 1st July 2019. The contract period is set to last from 3rd September 2019 through to 2nd September 2023, with a total contract value of £60 million and a minimum value of £8 million.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in legal services, to expand their operations within the North East region of the United Kingdom. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as they are deemed suitable for this framework. Legal firms that can fulfill the requirements set forth by Newcastle City Council will find this an excellent opportunity to establish ongoing contracts with a major public sector buyer, enhancing their competitive edge and fostering growth through consistent service provision.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

NEPO 513 - Legal Services Framework

Notice Description

Newcastle City Council are acting as the "Lead" Authority on behalf of NEPO, its member Authorities and Associate Members to establish a Framework Agreement for the supply of Legal Services (the Contract). Further information can be obtained at www.nepoportal.org

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b1d5410f-00b4-4612-9406-4025328c05a0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a66ab817-221c-47b1-9a4c-86a942f814de
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large, 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
£60,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£60,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Dec 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jul 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Aug 20197 years ago
Contract Period
3 Sep 2019 - 2 Sep 2023 4-5 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
Newcastle City Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE
Postcode
NE1 8QH
Postcode Area
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
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
36
Supplier Names

Anthony Collins Solicitors LLP

ASW Legal

Berrymans Lace Mawer LLP

Bevan Brittan LLP

BWL Consulting

Capsticks Solicitors LLP

Clarke Willmott LLP

Collingwood Legal

Croftons Solicitors LLP

DAC Beachcroft LLP

Davitt Jones Bould

DWF Law LLP

Endeavour Partnership LLP

Forbes Solicitors

Freeths LLP

Geldards LLP

Greenhalgh Kerr Solicitors

Jacksons Law Firm

Moon Beever

Muckle LLP

Nockolds

Oracle Solicitors

PG Legal

Pinsent Masons LLP

Plexus Law

Richard Nelson LLP

Square 1 Law

Stephensons Solicitors LLP

Swinburne Maddison LLP

Tilley, Bailey and Irvine LLP

Trinity Chambers

Ward Hadaway LLP

Weightmans LLP

Wilkin Chapman LLP

Womble Bond Dickinson (UK) LLP

Wright Hassall LLP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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