Tender

SPECIALIST FIRE SAFETY LEGAL FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT

WEST MIDLANDS FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY

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Tender

17 Dec 2019 at 11:01

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority is currently conducting a procurement process titled "Specialist Fire Safety Legal Framework Agreement" in the legal services industry. This tender is at the active stage, utilising an open procurement method akin to the Open Procedure outlined in the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Bids for this contract must be submitted by 31 January 2020, with the contract period set to commence on 1 April 2020 and run for two years, with an option to extend for an additional two years. The service will be based in the West Midlands, and is expected to have a total value of £480,000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in legal advisory services, particularly those with expertise in regulatory law and fire safety legislation. Firms that are well-equipped to provide solicitors and barristers with a proven track record in the Fire Safety Order 2005, along with sufficient experience in fire safety prosecutions, are highly suitable competitors. The framework aims to foster collaboration among multiple service providers, encouraging diverse legal expertise and opening doors for small and medium enterprises as well as voluntary and community sector entities to participate in this critical public service.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SPECIALIST FIRE SAFETY LEGAL FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT

Notice Description

West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority ("the Authority") is conducting this procurement using the formal tender akin to the Open Procedure of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 for the purpose of procuring the Services described in the Specification set out at Appendix 2 ("the specification"). The framework agreement is for 2 years from April 2020 with an option to extend for a further 2 years. The provision is for a legal service to provide solicitors and barristers who are experienced in regulatory law, The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and have a successful track record at both magistrates and crown Court with fire safety cases. This multi-supplier Framework Agreement is for the services of a number of different teams of solicitors and barristers on hand to progress our investigations to magistrates and crown court The contract will be divided into the following Lots: Legal Services Barrister Services Both Lots will be awarded to a maximum of two Service Providers. Contracts/cases will be awarded on a rotation basis to the Solicitors and/or Barristers on the Framework Agreement along with the current Legal Service provider, Sandwell Legal Services. The Authority reserves the right to award a case to any provider on the framework or SLA where a specialism is needed that one provider can offer. Bidders must have Specific Knowledge of: Regulatory law, Fire Safety Order 2005 and Health and Safety legislation. Bidders need to self-certify they have or will obtain: PS5m Public Liability, Employers and Professional Indemnity insurance. Bidders must also have sufficient level of experience namely more than 15 Fire Safety prosecutions and a success rate of 90% or more.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ca3bfd76-49a9-472a-a600-d3546b06e0ad
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d83fd37c-81da-47e6-b027-da13a0631eaf
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79100000 - Legal services

79111000 - Legal advisory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£480,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2022 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST MIDLANDS FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B7 4HW
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Nechells
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

Notice URLs

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