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Agora - external legal advice

MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL

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26 Nov 2021 at 16:17

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for external legal advice was conducted by Milton Keynes Council, with a total contract value of £17,400. This tender falls under the legal services category (CPV code 79100000) and covers delivery in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method employed was an open procedure, which concluded on 27 August 2021, with the contract period commencing on 6 September 2021 and lasting until 5 September 2022. The tender has been completed and was awarded on 1 September 2021.

This contract provides significant opportunities for law firms, particularly those specialising in legal services, to engage with local government entities. Businesses that are agile and experienced in providing legal advice could find themselves well-suited to compete for similar future tenders. Additionally, SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, which could enhance their visibility and growth within the public sector. As the council aims to foster competitive bidding, companies that can demonstrate value and tailored legal solutions will likely stand out.

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Notice Title

Agora - external legal advice

Notice Description

Agora - external legal advice

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c97a6ce0-e1db-436d-b69e-7dea6c464b8d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d8a5165-f752-415c-b707-972ce9eadd42
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£17,400 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£17,400 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Aug 20214 years ago
Contract Period
5 Sep 2021 - 5 Sep 2022 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
contracts@milton-keynes.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01908691691

Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK9 3EJ
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Central Milton Keynes
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GELDARDS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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