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Specialist Legal Services

TORBAY COUNCIL - CHILDRENS SERVICES

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02 Jul 2019 at 13:18

Summary of the contracting process

Torbay Council - Childrens Services has successfully completed a tender process for Specialist Legal Services, falling under the legal representation services category (CPV code 79112000). The procurement, carried out through a direct method with a single tender action, was valued at £50,000. The contract period commenced on 11th February 2019 and will conclude on 23rd January 2021. The award date for this contract was 8th February 2019, and it is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This contract presents a substantial opportunity for legal firms, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), to engage with a well-established local authority. As the awarded supplier, Greenhalgh Kerr Solicitors exemplifies a strong contender for future roles, encouraging similar firms to explore contracts with local councils. The engagement with public services can enhance visibility, foster growth, and provide firms with valuable experience within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Specialist Legal Services

Notice Description

Specialist Legal Services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e0c8c168-3dfb-4997-93ec-b4738242e0d3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63bff6f2-6bd1-43ec-83ee-f299bfe7f897
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (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

79112000 - Legal representation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Feb 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Feb 20197 years ago
Contract Period
11 Feb 2019 - 23 Jan 2021 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
TORBAY COUNCIL - CHILDRENS SERVICES
Contact Name
Tracey Field
Contact Email
tracey.field@torbay.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01803 208391

Buyer Location

Locality
TORQUAY
Postcode
TQ1 3DR
Post Town
Torquay
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK42 Torbay
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Torbay
Electoral Ward
Tormohun
Westminster Constituency
Torbay

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GREENHALGH KERR SOLICITORS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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