Tender

Legal Services in Support of Special Projects

HARLOW DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Tender

19 Oct 2020 at 16:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Harlow District Council is currently seeking legal services to support special projects through an open procurement process titled "Legal Services in Support of Special Projects." The tender has a total value of £4,000,000 and is aimed at establishing a framework of five legal advisors who can provide ad hoc legal support to the council's in-house team. The tender period ends on 20th November 2020, and services are to be delivered in the East of England. The contract will commence on 1st April 2021 and will remain in effect until 31st March 2025.

This procurement presents a valuable opportunity for legal firms with experience in providing high-profile and strategic legal advice, particularly those capable of addressing the needs of public sector organisations. Businesses that specialise in legal services and have the capacity to handle high-risk projects would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging with this tender could enable firms to expand their portfolios and establish long-term partnerships with a local council, enhancing their visibility and reach in the public sector market.

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Notice Title

Legal Services in Support of Special Projects

Notice Description

1.4 The Authority requires a Framework of five (5) Legal Advisors which the Authority can call upon, on an ad hoc basis to support and partner its' in house legal team to deliver timely and accurate legal advice for major projects, and/or those projects or requirements that (in the view of the Authority) are high profile, high risk, high profile and/or of strategic importance as described in the Authority's Brief.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4edd0636-9bb2-47b7-82d2-3965c304147e
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Oct 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Nov 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2025 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HARLOW DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Tina McDermott
Contact Email
tina.mcdermott@harlow.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1279446655

Buyer Location

Locality
HARLOW ESSEX
Postcode
CM20 1WG
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH35 West Essex
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Harlow
Electoral Ward
Little Parndon & Town Centre
Westminster Constituency
Harlow

Further Information

Notice Documents

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