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Legal Due Diligence Framework

SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL

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20 Dec 2017 at 09:34

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Summary of the contracting process

The Sunderland City Council is seeking to provide a Legal Due Diligence Framework with a total contract value of £164,000 for the North East Local Enterprise Partnership and North East Combined Authority. This procurement, classified under legal services, is now complete and was initiated through a Request for Quotation method. The contract period spans from 2nd January 2018 to 1st January 2021. The tender was officially awarded on 20th December 2017, with the tender period concluding on 13th December 2017. The contracting address is located in Sunderland, North East England.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for legal firms, particularly those specialising in due diligence and contract law, to grow their business by engaging with local government entities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to compete, given the council's openness to diverse bidders. Firms with expertise in public sector legal services can leverage this kind of contract to expand their portfolio and forge lasting partnerships with regional authorities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Legal Due Diligence Framework

Notice Description

Framework to provide Legal Due Diligence and preparation of funding agreements to the North East Local Enterprise Partnership and North East Combined Authority

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f68049e-2908-49e3-9eb2-e84a27abd5d4
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Request for Quotation
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£164,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£164,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Dec 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Dec 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Dec 20178 years ago
Contract Period
2 Jan 2018 - 1 Jan 2021 3-4 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
SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR2 7DN
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Southwick
Westminster Constituency
Sunderland Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

SQUARE ONE LAW

WARD HADAWAY SOLICITORS

WOMBLE BOND DICKINSON (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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