Award

Legal Support Services

SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

02 Nov 2021 at 12:01

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is conducted by Somerset County Council for the contract titled "Legal Support Services", which involves providing legal assistance in relation to the development of a ground-mounted solar power facility. This contract falls under the business services industry category. The open tender was awarded on 1st August 2021 with a contract value of £42,000, and the contract period commenced on 11th August 2021, concluding on 2nd June 2022. The procurement method utilised was an open procedure, demonstrating a competitive approach to selecting suppliers.

This tender presents opportunities for law firms and legal consultancy businesses that specialise in support for energy and infrastructure projects. Companies well-suited to compete would ideally have a background in renewable energy legislation and experience in public sector contracts. The successful bidder, Burges Salmon LLP, exemplifies the capacity to engage with complex legal requirements relevant to solar energy developments, offering potential collaborators insights into navigating similar procurement processes in the future.

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Notice Title

Legal Support Services

Notice Description

This contract is for legal support in relation to the development of a ground-mounted solar power facility.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e1f3182c-28ed-42b3-8fe8-c58d5401cf91
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45887b0e-00e1-42f6-b6d0-c88fb19a9755
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£42,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jul 20214 years ago
Contract Period
10 Aug 2021 - 2 Jun 2022 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Penny Bale
Contact Email
pabale@somerset.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1823356837

Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 4DY
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BURGES SALMON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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