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Wider Public Sector legal services

UK-CENTRAL (SOLIHULL) LIMITED

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14 Dec 2021 at 13:35

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is for the contract titled "Wider Public Sector legal services," initiated by UK-CENTRAL (SOLIHULL) LIMITED, with a focus on providing legal advisory services. The contract is classified under multiple categories, including legal advisory and representation services, and is valued at £550,000. The procurement method was selective, carried out through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract commenced on 1 January 2020 and concluded on 30 September 2022. The services were required in the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for legal firms, particularly those experienced in public sector contracting and legal advisory services. Businesses that specialise in delivering legal representation and consultancy to government entities will find this contract particularly relevant. Notably, larger firms, such as TROWERS & HAMLINS LLP, successfully engaged in this procurement, indicating a competitive market where established players may dominate. However, the framework's selective approach may also allow opportunities for smaller firms to participate in future call-offs under similar agreements.

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Notice Title

Wider Public Sector legal services

Notice Description

Wider Public Sector legal services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c7b965ee-e829-4cbf-a299-fd0258b9bd5f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25555f4e-f2b5-499e-86ff-18a2da7a357e
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
Not specified
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

79112000 - Legal representation services

79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£550,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£550,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Dec 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Dec 20196 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2020 - 30 Sep 2022 2-3 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
UK-CENTRAL (SOLIHULL) LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@ugcsolihull.uk
Contact Phone
0121 704 6244

Buyer Location

Locality
SOLIHULL
Postcode
B91 9QS
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG32 Solihull
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Solihull
Electoral Ward
St Alphege
Westminster Constituency
Solihull West and Shirley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TROWERS & HAMLINS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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