Award

litigation costs

CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL

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Award

16 Jun 2021 at 14:54

Summary of the contracting process

Cheshire East Council is seeking to enhance its legal services procurement through a selective tender process for litigation costs, with a contract value of £494,200. This procurement is part of the EM Lawshare framework and is aimed at suppliers in the legal services industry. The contract period commenced on 1st March 2019 and extends until 30th September 2022. Relevant to the North West region of the United Kingdom, the procurement stage is finalised with the award notice published on 16th June 2021, indicating the process's completion.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for legal service providers, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can demonstrate suitable expertise in litigation. Businesses well-positioned to compete will include those with a strong background in legal services and a capability to deliver compliant, high-quality solutions under the EM Lawshare framework. The contract's substantial value may also encourage competitive advantages for firms looking to establish or maintain working relationships with local government authorities.

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Notice Title

litigation costs

Notice Description

litigation costs. Procured via EM Lawshare framework. Additional information: EM Lawshare used to procure legal services. Spend has increased during the project so adding to contracts finder for compliance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bc84e60c-963d-49a6-82dd-7eaf6f1e3cbc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2534d851-cfee-41d7-80c6-bf0e2286c31e
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
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
£494,200 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£494,200 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Feb 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Mar 20196 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2019 - 30 Sep 2022 3-4 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
CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL
Contact Name
Michael Lees
Contact Email
michael.lees@cheshireeast.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01270686453

Buyer Location

Locality
SANDBACH
Postcode
CW11 1HZ
Post Town
Crewe
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD62 Cheshire East
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Cheshire East
Electoral Ward
Sandbach Town
Westminster Constituency
Congleton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SHARPE PRITCHARD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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