Award

Legal Consultancy for the BDR Partnership

ROTHERHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

27 Feb 2025 at 12:13

Summary of the contracting process

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council has concluded the procurement process for the Legal Consultancy for the BDR Partnership. This contract, classified under Legal advisory and representation services (CPV 79110000), is valued at £600,000 and is set to run from 4th November 2024 to 31st March 2031. The process employed a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The services are focused on providing legal advice regarding contractual interpretation and risk mitigation for the Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham Waste PFI contracts. The awarded supplier is Matrix SCM Limited, based in Milton Keynes. The procurement process has reached the award stage as of 27th February 2025.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in legal services, particularly those with expertise in public-private partnership (PPP) agreements and contractual risk management. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) like Matrix SCM Limited, which have successfully secured this contract, demonstrate the viability for similarly scaled firms to compete and grow by engaging with public procurement opportunities such as this. Legal firms looking to expand their portfolio in the public sector or those interested in long-term consultancy contracts would find this type of procurement particularly beneficial.

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Notice Title

Legal Consultancy for the BDR Partnership

Notice Description

Consultancy partner to deliver Legal Services, with the onus on advice in relation to contractual interpretation and advice, and risks mitigation for the Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham (BDR) Waste PFI Contracts. Direct award via London Borough of Ealing Framework Provision for Neutral Vendor

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dbf207b9-9c23-4de1-99b5-33eb1c214e34
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

79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services

79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 202512 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Feb 202512 months ago
Contract Period
4 Nov 2024 - 31 Mar 2031 Over 5 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
ROTHERHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Louise Hayter
Contact Email
louise.hayter@rotherham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01709334173

Buyer Location

Locality
ROTHERHAM
Postcode
S60 1AE
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE34 Rotherham
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Rotherham
Electoral Ward
Boston Castle
Westminster Constituency
Rotherham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MATRIX SCM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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