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Thames Freeport - Accountable Body Function

THURROCK BOROUGH COUNCIL - ANTI SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR

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07 May 2024 at 12:11

Summary of the contracting process

The Thurrock Borough Council - Anti Social Behaviour has awarded a contract for legal services regarding governance issues for Thames Freeport. The contract, with a value of £100,000, was awarded to Browne Jacobson. The procurement method used was selective, calling off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 20th October 2023, while the contract period ranges from 21st October 2023 to 31st March 2025. The procurement falls under the services category within the CPV classification (79100000), based in the East of England.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses, particularly those offering legal services, to engage with Thurrock Borough Council - Anti Social Behaviour. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are considered suitable for this procurement. Businesses well-suited to bid for this contract would need to be able to provide legal advice on governance matters related to Thames Freeport. The selected supplier, Browne Jacobson, demonstrates the type of large-scale legal firms that can successfully compete in such tenders.

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Notice Title

Thames Freeport - Accountable Body Function

Notice Description

Legal advice in relation to governance issues surrounding Thames Freeport and in particular the Council's function as Accountable Body.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-db3da490-a4f8-4610-894a-b6dc58df80eb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2cc47b17-8603-4d3c-aeba-d402ebc6e2d7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
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
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Oct 20232 years ago
Contract Period
20 Oct 2023 - 31 Mar 2025 1-2 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
THURROCK BOROUGH COUNCIL - ANTI SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR
Contact Name
Vanessa John
Contact Email
vanessa.john@thurrock.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01375 652652

Buyer Location

Locality
GRAYS
Postcode
RM17 6SL
Post Town
Romford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH32 Thurrock
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Thurrock
Electoral Ward
Grays Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Thurrock

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BROWNE JACOBSON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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