Award

Invitation to Participate in a Further Competition for the Provision of Legal Support for the Norwich Western Link Project and other Infrastructure Projects Under Lot 1 of the CCS Public Legal Services Framework Agreement RM6240

NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

28 Mar 2023 at 11:09

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Norfolk County Council has awarded a contract for legal support under Lot 1 of the CCS Public Legal Services Framework Agreement RM6240. The contract is for legal services related to the planning application, potential public inquiry, Statutory Orders, and mobilisation for construction work for the Norwich Western Link project. The contract value is £429,133 GBP. The tender was of selective procurement method with a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is from 2nd May 2023 to 2nd August 2026.

This tender offers an opportunity for businesses providing legal advisory services to compete for the provision of legal support for the Norwich Western Link project. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to participate in this tender. The procurement stage for this opportunity is already completed, showing that the contract has been awarded to PINSENT MASONS LLP. Businesses in the legal services sector operating in the East of England region would find this tender particularly relevant for business expansion and growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Invitation to Participate in a Further Competition for the Provision of Legal Support for the Norwich Western Link Project and other Infrastructure Projects Under Lot 1 of the CCS Public Legal Services Framework Agreement RM6240

Notice Description

On behalf of Norfolk County Council (NCC), nplaw which is hosted by and is the Council's shared legal service, has awarded a contract for legal support from an external law firm to work alongside the in-house provision for services for the planning application, potential public inquiry, Statutory Orders and mobilisation for construction work for the Norwich Western Link project and at the sole discretion of NCC potentially other infrastructure projects as set out in the Specification.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2aa667a-2be6-48dc-aea4-c5ea1aeaeedb
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79111000 - Legal advisory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£429,133 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£429,133 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Feb 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Mar 20232 years ago
Contract Period
1 May 2023 - 2 Aug 2026 3-4 years
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
NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR1 2DH
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Lakenham
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PINSENT MASONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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