Tender

Legal Services Panel Framework 2025

CITY OF DONCASTER COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Tender

19 Nov 2024 at 18:38

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The City of Doncaster Council (CDC) has initiated the procurement process for the "Legal Services Panel Framework 2025," categorized under Legal services (CPV: 79100000). The procurement is currently at the tender stage, with a published date of 19th November 2024 and a submission deadline of 20th December 2024 at 12:00 PM. The framework agreement will commence on 11th February 2025 and is set to conclude on 10th February 2028, with an optional 12-month extension available at the council's discretion, potentially extending to 10th February 2029. The services will be delivered across various regions including the UK and beyond.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses within the legal sector, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The framework is structured into two lots: General Legal Services with an estimated contract value of £670,000, and Adult Care Legal Services with an estimated contract value of £1,000,000. A maximum of four advisors will be appointed for each lot, offering substantial potential for business growth and service provision expansion. The open procurement method facilitates fair competition, allowing suitably qualified legal service providers to engage with public sector work and enhance their market presence.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Start Free Trial Book a Demo
All Features Pricing

Notice Information

Notice Title

Legal Services Panel Framework 2025

Notice Description

CDC are looking to appoint a panel of advisors onto a framework agreement for the provision of legal services. The framework is designed to meet the needs of CDC. CDC has also permitted South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) to access the framework in which case SYMCA will place an order directly with the advisor. There is an option to extend the Framework by a further 12 months at the sole discretion of the Council, giving a possible contract end date of 10th February 2029. The Council has split this opportunity into two lots: Lot 1 General Legal Services - Estimated contract value PS670,000 Lot 2 Adult Care Legal Services - Estimated contract value PS1,000,000 As detailed in the Invitation to Tender documents. The Council will appoint a maximum of four Advisors for each of Lots 1 and Lots 2.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e00ed19b-7696-4415-9769-5e9acbf2598a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0fdd0fb7-df73-4a22-b81c-1003366d4717
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
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,670,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
11 Feb 2025 - 10 Feb 2028 2-3 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
CITY OF DONCASTER COUNCIL
Contact Name
Emma Norris
Contact Email
emma.norris2@doncaster.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1302737311

Buyer Location

Locality
DONCASTER
Postcode
DN1 3BU
Post Town
Doncaster
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE35 Doncaster
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Doncaster
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Doncaster Central

Further Information

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts. 

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-b5fd17-e00ed19b-7696-4415-9769-5e9acbf2598a-2024-11-19T18:38:57Z",
    "date": "2024-11-19T18:38:57Z",
    "ocid": "ocds-b5fd17-e00ed19b-7696-4415-9769-5e9acbf2598a",
    "language": "en",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "20241119183852-104514",
        "title": "Legal Services Panel Framework 2025",
        "description": "CDC are looking to appoint a panel of advisors onto a framework agreement for the provision of legal services. The framework is designed to meet the needs of CDC. CDC has also permitted South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) to access the framework in which case SYMCA will place an order directly with the advisor. There is an option to extend the Framework by a further 12 months at the sole discretion of the Council, giving a possible contract end date of 10th February 2029. The Council has split this opportunity into two lots: Lot 1 General Legal Services - Estimated contract value PS670,000 Lot 2 Adult Care Legal Services - Estimated contract value PS1,000,000 As detailed in the Invitation to Tender documents. The Council will appoint a maximum of four Advisors for each of Lots 1 and Lots 2.",
        "datePublished": "2024-11-19T18:38:57Z",
        "status": "active",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "79100000",
            "description": "Legal services"
        },
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "postalCode": "DN1 3BU"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "British Oversea Territories"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Channel Islands"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Europe"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Isle of Man"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Rest of the World"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ]
            }
        ],
        "value": {
            "amount": 1670000,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "procurementMethod": "open",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Open procedure",
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2024-12-20T12:00:00Z"
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
            "startDate": "2025-02-11T00:00:00Z",
            "endDate": "2028-02-10T23:59:59Z"
        },
        "suitability": {
            "sme": true,
            "vcse": false
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
        "documents": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "documentType": "tenderNotice",
                "description": "Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder",
                "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0fdd0fb7-df73-4a22-b81c-1003366d4717",
                "datePublished": "2024-11-19T18:38:57Z",
                "format": "text/html",
                "language": "en"
            },
            {
                "id": "2",
                "description": "Additional data",
                "url": "https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=83103&B=UK"
            },
            {
                "id": "3",
                "description": "User / Company",
                "url": "https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/104514"
            }
        ]
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-257613",
            "name": "City of Doncaster Council",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "City of Doncaster Council"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Civic Office, Waterdale",
                "locality": "Doncaster",
                "postalCode": "DN1 3BU",
                "countryName": "ENG"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Emma Norris",
                "email": "Emma.Norris2@doncaster.gov.uk",
                "telephone": "+44 1302737311"
            },
            "details": {
                "url": "https://www.doncaster.gov.uk/"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-CFS-257613",
        "name": "City of Doncaster Council"
    }
}