Award

Process Serving and Investigations Service

LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

24 Oct 2024 at 15:10

Award Notice
Tender

22 Aug 2024 at 15:27

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Liverpool City Council recently awarded a contract for "Process Serving and Investigations Service" to Fraud Advisory Services Ltd. This procurement, classified under the legal services industry (CPV code 79100000), involves delivering or serving legal documents to individuals involved in court cases on behalf of the council. The contract, valued at £480,000, covers the region of England and spans from 1 November 2024 to 31 October 2027, with an extension option of up to 36 months. The tender process was completed on 19 September 2024, and the award was published on 24 October 2024.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in legal, process serving, and investigative services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate in such contracts. The open procedure method used ensures a competitive and transparent selection process, making it ideal for organisations looking to establish or expand their presence in the legal services sector within the UK. This engagement with Liverpool City Council, a reputable public body, can enhance a company's credibility and portfolio.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Process Serving and Investigations Service

Notice Description

Liverpool City Council is seeking tender responses from organisations to deliver, or serve, legal documents to an individual involved in a court case, on behalf of Liverpool City Council. Additional information: The contract will have an extension option of up to 36 months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c907d774-0ec6-4b3b-b6d7-3ce23bda0d5e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23313c7c-3219-4e71-835b-f978929f76e3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£480,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£480,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2024 - 31 Oct 2027 2-3 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
LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Emma Albel
Contact Email
emma.albel@liverpool.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1513511827

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 1DS
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Waterfront South
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FRAUD ADVISORY SERVICES

Further Information

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