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Soliciting

BASSETLAW DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Award

01 May 2025 at 10:39

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Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process led by Bassetlaw District Council focused on securing legal services for the development of the Newgate Health and Wellbeing Hub. This project falls under the services category, specifically the legal services industry (CPV code 79100000), and is located within the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement method used was a direct, single tender action due to its below-threshold value, with an overall contract value of £73,920. Key timelines included the tender period which concluded on 20th January 2025, with the contract running from 21st January 2025 to 20th January 2026. The award stage of the procurement is marked as complete, with Freeths Solicitors being the successful supplier.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in legal services to engage in public sector projects, potentially aiding in portfolio expansion and market credibility. The contract’s alignment with small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) suitability further broadens participation opportunities for these types of organisations. Legal service providers with expertise in health and wellbeing projects will find this tender particularly advantageous for business growth, enabling them to showcase specialised capabilities and establish long-term relationships with local government entities like Bassetlaw District Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Soliciting

Notice Description

Newgate Health and Wellbeing Hub Soliciting

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b644f34a-8383-4833-a4eb-4ffbf0aacfe3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/227babb1-c803-4ebe-b1f2-78144fa4fb54
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£73,920 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£73,920 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
21 Jan 2025 - 20 Jan 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BASSETLAW DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@bassetlaw.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WORKSOP
Postcode
S80 2AH
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF15 North Nottinghamshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Bassetlaw
Electoral Ward
Worksop South
Westminster Constituency
Bassetlaw

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FREETHS SOLICITORS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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